Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10499 | Rs. 26990 |
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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 October 27, 2022. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition is Rs. 26990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has OLED Screen type. Both have same 395 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's ~ 85.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.1:9.
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 Note 12 4G's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Note 12 4G's 13 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 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition |
| General | ||
| 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 | March 30, 2023 | October 27, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 207.5 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Fingerprint (under display, optical) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | dual-tone , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 13 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP 1/3.06", 1.0µm (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| 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 | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 210W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |