Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 27499 |
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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 January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 27499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has only 395 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 2's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 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 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2017 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 152 x 8.19 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP with autofocus | 200 MP 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um f/1.65 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| Features | Face detection, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Snapdragon MT6795T | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | ||
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3060 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | |