Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28397 | Rs. 24999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 04, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 28397. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 446 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's ~ 86.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.1:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 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 13 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 04, 2024 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.2 x 161.4 x 8.9 mm | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 207.5 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Violet, Camo Green | Black; other colors |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Curved Display, HDR10+, Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 2160 Hz Instantaneous Touch Sample Rate, 1920 Hz PWM Dimming, 16000 Brightness Levels, 1800 nits Peak Brightness, Sharp 1.5K Resolution | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | 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 | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28A/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78, 5G NSA: N38/N40/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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, 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, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | Dolby Vision, Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos, LPDDR5 RAM, 4000mm² VC (Stainless Steel) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HP3 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 200MP Mode, In-Sensor Zoom with 2X, 4X Lossless Zoom, Night Mode, Documents Mode, Portrait Mode with Beautify and Depth Control, AI Camera, Timed Burst, Tilt Shift, Google Lens, AI Beautify, Movie Frame, Pro Mode, Panorama (Wide, Selfie), HDR, Macro, Timer, Voice Shutter, Assist Cam, Long Exposure, Video Features: 4K Recording, Short Film, Slow Motion Selfie, Timelapse Selfie, Movie Frame, Steady Video, Screen Ring Light | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.0µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| 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, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |