Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China): Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)

Xiaomi · Phone

6.8/ 10 — Average

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus · Phone

6.7/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G is too close to call — 6.8 overall against 6.7.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) takes 2 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,500 mAh.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.4 inches.
  • On paper, OnePlus Nord CE 5G has the higher-resolution main camera — 64 MP against 48 MP.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Performance7.0Better6.3
Camera5.56.7Better
Display7.5Tie7.5Tie
Battery7.6Better6.7
Software6.0Tie6.0Tie
Audio6.5Tie6.5Tie
Call Quality7.8Tie7.8Tie
Design & Build—6.2

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Full specifications side by side

SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date1 Nov 202211 Jun 2021
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 12, MIUI 13Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 619
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 12 GB RAM + 128 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size6.67″6.43″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,400 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,200 nits—
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging33W30W
Body & build
Dimensions165.9 × 76.2 × 8 mm159.2 × 73.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight188 g170 g
ColoursBlack, White, BlueBlue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Materials—Glass, Plastic
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Audio
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
FingerprintSide-mountedOptical (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras48 MP wide64 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.3)
Front cameras8 MP wide (f/2)16 MP wide (f/2.5)
Video (max)1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe
Network · Bands 5g1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Europe
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera · Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDRHDR
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · Models22101317CEB2101, EB2103
Misc · PriceAbout 190 EURAbout 250 EUR
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