Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Redmi Note 12 4G
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
Redmi Note 12 4G
AnTuTu benchmark (319,219 pts)
WinsDisplay
Redmi Note 12R
Screen size (6.79")
WinsWeight
Redmi Note 12 4G
Total weight (183.5g)
WinsValue
Redmi Note 12 4G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 4G | Redmi Note 12R |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.79" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 319,219 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 183.5g | 199g | |
| 7.9mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| 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 Note 12R
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Highest resolution main camera.