Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Battery capacity
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Wired charging speed
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Redmi 12
AnTuTu benchmark (258,006 pts)
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Screen size
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Redmi 12
Total weight (198.5g)
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Redmi 12 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.79" | 6.79" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
| 550 nits | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 258,006 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 198.5g | 199g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | |
| IP53 | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest resolution main camera.