Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 1 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 8 MP |
| Price | Rs. 10499 | Rs. 5499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 10499. The launch Date of the second phone is January, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) is Rs. 5499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has only 294 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.3% than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)'s ~ 70%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)'s lower 1 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB)'s 8 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 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 Go (16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Go (16GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 | March 30, 2023 | January, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm | 70.1 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 137 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 294 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 70% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 128 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 0.64µm, PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus |
| 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 | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 308 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |