Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13800 | Rs. 11990 |
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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 5G is Rs. 13800. The launch Date of the second phone is June 28, 2023. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R is Rs. 11990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 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 12R's 5 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 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | Note 12R |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | June 28, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 76.3 x 168.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Black, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | 240Hz touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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 | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | Adreno GPU |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |