Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has only 396 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 2's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G 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'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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 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 | March, 2017 | 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 | 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 | ~ 91% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | 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 | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | 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, Touch to focus | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 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 | MediaTek Snapdragon MT6795T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 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 | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes | |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3060 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |