Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 13173 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 13173.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has screen size of 6.43 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's ~ 79%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's larger 6 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 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G 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 13 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12S | 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 | March 06, 2023 | January 05, 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 | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, Sunlight Display, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak) | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| 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, v5.2, 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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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 | 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) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HM2 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Punch Hole | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 67W Pro Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 180 hours | 8 days |