Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R stands against Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R is ₹11,990 and for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is ₹12,499. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 04, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R	Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
OS	Android v13	Android v13
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Display	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
Price	₹11,990	₹12,499

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Overview

Specs Score	52 / 100	54 / 100 Better Specs
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 85.1%	~ 91% Less Bezels
RAM	4 GB	6 GB More RAM
Front Camera	5 MP	8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Unique Features	NFC	No

General

Model	Note 12R	12 5G
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	June 28, 2023	August 01, 2023

Design

Dimensions	76.3 x 168.6 x 8.2 mm	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight	199 g	199 g
Colors	Black, Blue	Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20:9	20.5:9
PPI	~ 396 PPI	~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 85.1%	~ 91%
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	240Hz touch	Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	4 GB	6 GB
Expandable RAM		Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Card Slot	Yes, (Hybrid Slot)	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	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, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C	Yes, USB-C
USB Features	USB on-the-go	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	Yes	Yes

Performance

Camera Score

63 (DxOMark)

Extra

GPS	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	accelerometer, proximity, compass	Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes	Yes
IP Rating	IP53	IP53
Dust Resistant	No	Yes
Extra Features		Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker

Camera

Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	HDR	Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	5 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole	8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v13	Android v13
Custom UI	MIUI 14	MIUI 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz
GPU	Adreno GPU	Adreno GPU
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
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-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W

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