Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 5499 | Rs. 9999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) is Rs. 5499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9999.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB)'s 5.5 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 396 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) (16 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB)'s 16 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (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 3 (2GB RAM+16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM+16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 12 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2016 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 150 x 8.69 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors 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 | ~ 85.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 32 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| 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, v4.1 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual 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 v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4050 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |