Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 12199 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 27, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition is Rs. 26990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 12199.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED 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 5G's ~ 85%. Both phones 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 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 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 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 12.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 27, 2022 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 207.5 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Black | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| 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 | ~ 86.8% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n41/n77/n78 | 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 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | 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 | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.4", 0.56µm 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 119˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | No |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.0µm Punch Hole | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 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 | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |