Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 12494 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12494.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's ~ 81%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A5 | 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 | October 16, 2025 (Expected) | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Brightness: 800 nits | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| 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, 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 | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | 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 |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | 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 | 8 MP | 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 4 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | 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 | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |