Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18499 | Rs. 7499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.1%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | 25028RN03I |
| 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 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| 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 | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| 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 | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| 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 | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| 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 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |