Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 9499 |
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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 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has screen size of 6.79 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G's 6.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's ~ 85.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G 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'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 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A4 | Redmi 12 |
| 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 | June 15, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 212.35 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Starry black, Sparkle Purple | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver |
| 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% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Brightness: 600 nits, TÜV low blue light certification TÜV flicker-free certification TÜV Circadian Friendly | 550 nits (peak) |
| 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 | 64 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 | No |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | 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 | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, 10x Zoom with Steering UI | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| 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 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xA78@ 2.0GHz+6xA55@ 1.8GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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 Fast Charging Support |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |