Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
13
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Redmi Note 12R
Screen size (6.79")
WinsWeight
13
Total weight (190g)
WinsValue
13
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 13 | Redmi Note 12R |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.72" | 6.79" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| — | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 190g | 199g | |
| 7.8mm | 8.2mm | |
| — | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| — | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Highest resolution main camera.