Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco M2
Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco M2. Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco M2 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Poco M2 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹15,499 and for Poco M2 is ₹9,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Dec 03, 2023.
Specification | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco M2 |
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CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
OS | Android v13 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
Price | ₹15,499 | ₹9,990 |
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Overview
Specs Score | 80 / 100 Better Specs | 74 / 100 |
Display Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 91% Less Bezels | ~ 83.5% |
RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
CPU Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2 GHz |
Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 13 MP Quad |
Thickness | 8.17 mm Slimmer | 9.1 mm |
Unique Features | 5G | No |
General
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Release Date | August 01, 2023 | September 8, 2020 |
Design
Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm |
Weight | 199 g | 198 g |
Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
Display
Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 83.5% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 2.5D Glass |
Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory
RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
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, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
IP Rating | IP53 | |
Dust Resistant | Yes | |
Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
Camera
Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 13 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro ) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP f/2.3 (Main) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
OS | Android v13 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Helio G80 |
CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
GPU | Adreno GPU | Arm Mali-G52 |
IP Rating | IP53 | |
Java | No | No |
Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
Yes | Yes | |
Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
FM Radio | No | No |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
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