Xiaomi Redmi Y2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Y2. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Y2 which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Y2
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Y2 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3080 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 11865 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 12, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11865.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has screen size of 5.99 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Y2's ~ 74.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has 18:9 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 Y2's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Y2's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Y2 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 12 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Y2 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 12, 2018 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 160.7 x 8.1 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 74.5% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 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 | 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, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Infrared Sensor | 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 | 12 MP f/2.2 (Main) 5 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, 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, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP f/2 with LED Flash | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 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 | Adreno 506 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3080 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |