Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Xiaomi · Phone

6.7/ 10 — Average

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi · Phone

6.3/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins narrowly over Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 — 6.7 overall against 6.3.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery takes 2 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.4 inches.
  • On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 50 MP.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 12 DiscoveryXiaomi Redmi Note 11
Performance5.0Better4.4
Camera7.0Tie6.7Tie
Display7.2Tie7.0Tie
Battery7.5Tie7.2Tie
Design & Build7.2—
Software6.0Tie6.0Tie
Audio7.3Tie7.3Tie
Call Quality7.8Better6.2

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SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 12 DiscoveryXiaomi Redmi Note 11
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date1 Nov 20229 Feb 2022
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 12, MIUI 13Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, HyperOS
ChipsetDimensity 1080Snapdragon 680
Chipset (as published)Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUMali-G68 MC4Adreno 610
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)8 GB RAM + 256 GB4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB
Card slotNoneDedicated slot
Display
Display size6.67″6.43″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,400 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Brightness (peak)900 nits1,000 nits
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Battery
Battery capacity4,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging210W33W
Body & build
Dimensions162.9 × 76 × 9 mm159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight208 g179 g
MaterialsGlass, Aluminium—
ColoursBlackGraphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
FingerprintSide-mountedSide-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Camera
Rear cameras200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/1.9) · 2 MP macro50 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro
Front cameras16 MP wide13 MP wide (f/2.4)
Video (max)4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE
Main Camera · FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera · Single16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps
Connectivity · InfraredYesYes
Connectivity · RadioUnspecifiedFM radio
Misc · Models22101316UP2201117TG, 2201117TI, 2201117TY, 2201117TL
Misc · PriceAbout 380 EUR£ 210.00

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