Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 20, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 90%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi A4 | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 20, 2024 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 212.35 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Starry black, Sparkle Purple | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 600 nits, TÜV low blue light certification TÜV flicker-free certification TÜV Circadian Friendly | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 5 | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mono Speaker, Single Mic, LPDDR4x RAM, How Many Years of OS+ Security Updates Support: 2+4 | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, 10x Zoom with Steering UI | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xA78@ 2.0GHz+6xA55@ 1.8GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |