Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 27, 2022. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition is Rs. 26990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition's ~ 86.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition 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 12 5G's 8 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 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 27, 2022 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 207.5 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n41/n77/n78 | 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 6 | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP 24mm, 1/1.4", 0.56µm f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 119˚, 1/4", 1.12µm f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP 1/3.06", 1.0µm (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | 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 | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 210W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |