Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Quad | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11990 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 26, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is Rs. 11990. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 11's 6.43 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11's ~ 84.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 11's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 11's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 11's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 26, 2022 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.87 x 159.87 x 8.09 mm | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 207.5 g |
| Colors | Black; other colors | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.5% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, Sunlight Display, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | No |
| Extra Features | Extendable RAM up to 8GB | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.0µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Pro Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |