Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP | 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 March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 6.79 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25028RN03I | 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 | March 21, 2025 | June 15, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | 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 | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 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 | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | 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 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | 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 | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |