Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 19999 |
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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 March 06, 2023. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 6.43 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has OLED 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 Discovery Edition has only 395 PPI display density. 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 12S's ~ 79%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has 20:9 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 Note 12S's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 108 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 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 Discovery Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 27, 2022 | March 06, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 207.5 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | 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 | ~ 86.8% | ~ 79% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 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 | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, 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, 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 | accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | 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 | 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 | 108 MP 26mm, 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 118˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HM2 | |
| Features | dual-tone , HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP 1/3.06", 1.0µm (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 12 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Mediatek Helio G96 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | 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 | 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, 67W Pro Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 180 hours | |