Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 1 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 8 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 4990 | Rs. 11499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) is Rs. 4990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has only 294 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 Go (16GB)'s ~ 70%. Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
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 Go (16GB)'s lower 1 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)'s 8 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 Go (16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 (Oreo) and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Go | 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 | January, 2019 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.1 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 137 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 70% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 1 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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, v4.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |