Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G and Realme Narzo 90 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme Narzo 90 which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Realme Narzo 90 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16990 | Rs. 18999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 16990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 is Rs. 18999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Realme Narzo 90's 6.57 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Narzo 90 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM Realme Narzo 90 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G (64 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme Narzo 90 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | Narzo 90 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 181 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | Carbon Black, Victory Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/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, dual-band | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, |
| 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 Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Ai Edit | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP66+IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A73@2.8 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.9 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |