The Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G were launched in India this week as budget Redmi devices. Both phones have been launched with interesting features such as a 90Hz refresh rate, a 50MP camera primary camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and much more. However, there are some differences too between the two phones. Let us check them out and determine which model might be a great purchase.
Redmi 12 4G vs Redmi 12 5G: specs at a glance
| Specs | Redmi 12 4G | Redmi 12 5G |
| Display | 6.79-inch FHD+ display; 90Hz refresh rate | 6.79-inch FHD+ display; 90Hz refresh rate |
| Rear cameras | 50MP+8MP+ 2MP | 50MP+2MP |
| Selfie camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Storage | 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB | 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB |
| OS | Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box | Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 18W fast charging | 5,000mAh with 18W fast charging |
| Other features | 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C port, side-mounted fingerprint, and an IP53 rating | 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, USB Type-C port, side-mounted fingerprint, IR blaster, and an IP53 rating |
| Colours | Moonstone Silver, Jade Black, and Pastel Blue | Moonstone Silver, Jade Black, and Pastel Blue |
Redmi 12 4G vs Redmi 12 5G: price in India
- The Redmi 12 4G is available in two variants – 4GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at Rs 9,999 and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at Rs 11,499.
- As for the Redmi 12 5G, it comes in three variants – 4GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at Rs 11,999, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at Rs 13,499, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage priced at Rs 15,499.
| Price | ||
| Redmi 12 4G | 4GB+128GB | Rs 9,999 |
| 6GB+128GB | Rs 11,499 | |
| Redmi 12 5G | 4GB+128GB | Rs 11,999 |
| 6GB+128GB | Rs 13,499 | |
| 8GB+256GB | Rs 15,499 | |
Redmi 12 4G vs Redmi 12 5G: specifications
Design
- The Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G smartphones have a similar design with a glass back and flat edges featuring a metallic paint finish.
- They have three individual rings for the camera setup, giving them a clean and minimalistic appearance.
- The power button and volume keys are positioned on the right edge of the phone.
- At the bottom, you can find the USB Type-C port and the speaker grille.
- A 3.5mm headphone jack and an IR blaster are on the top side of the frame.
Display
- In terms of display, the Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G feature a 6.79-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Corning Gorilla Glass layer for protection, and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
Camera
- The Redmi 12 4G comes with a triple rear camera setup, which consists of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.
- On the other hand, the 5G variant of the smartphone offers a dual rear camera setup. There is a 50MP primary camera, like the Redmi 12 4G, and a 2MP depth sensor.
- Regarding the selfie camera, both the 4G and 5G variants are equipped with an 8MP selfie camera placed on the punch-hole cutout.
Chipset
- The Redmi 12 4G is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC with Arm Mali-G52, whereas the Redmi 12 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.
- The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 delivers better CPU performance compared to the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset and it also enables 5G support.
Battery
- There is no difference in the battery department of both phones as they house a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology.
