Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 5999 | Rs. 11699 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Rs. 5999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 11699.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 5.5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.3% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's ~ 72.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 16 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2016 | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 150 x 8.69 mm | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 186 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M 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 | ~ 72.4% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.0, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP with autofocus | 50 MP 0.64µm, PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | Punch Hole 13 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| 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 | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |