Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Redmi Note 12S
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Spark 30 5G
Screen size (6.67")
WinsWeight
Redmi Note 12S
Total weight (176g)
WinsValue
Redmi Note 12S
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Spark 30 5G | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.43" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| — | 1,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| — | 176g | |
| 7.8mm | 8.1mm | |
| — | 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 12S
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Highest resolution main camera.