Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 12499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2015. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's ~ 71.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 2 Prime | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2015 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 152 x 8.19 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 71.5% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3060 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |
| Music Playback Time | 46 hours | |