Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Vivo Y21 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Vivo Y21 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Vivo Y21 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Vivo Y21 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24990 | Rs. 21650 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 24990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G is Rs. 21650.
Display comparison
Vivo Y21 5G has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Y21 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y21 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Vivo Y21 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Vivo Y21 5G's 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Vivo Y21 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | Y21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | March 26, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 1200 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| 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, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 69 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |