Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15498 | Rs. 19999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 15498. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 6.43 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 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 Note 12S's ~ 79%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has 20:9 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 Note 12S's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Note 12S's 12 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | March 06, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
| 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 | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 79% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, Sunlight Display, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | RAM Booster Up to 3GB | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 118˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HM2 | |
| 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 | HDR, panorama |
| 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 | 12 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Mediatek Helio G96 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Pro Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | 180 hours |