Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
6.7/ 10 — Average
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
6.7/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery is too close to call — 6.7 overall against 6.7.
- Category by category it is split — 1 scored categories each, with 5 tied.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
- On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 108 MP.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery charges faster — 210W wired against 67W.
Category scores
| Category | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5.1Tie | 5.0Tie |
| Camera | 7.3Tie | 7.0Tie |
| Display | 7.4Tie | 7.2Tie |
| Battery | 7.9Better | 7.5 |
| Software | 6.3Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 7.3Tie | 7.3Tie |
| Call Quality | 6.2 | 7.8Better |
| Design & Build | — | 7.2 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 11 Apr 2023 | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 732G | Dimensity 1080 |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Card slot | Shared / hybrid slot | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 1,100 nits | 900 nits |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 210W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 164.2 × 76.1 × 8.1 mm | 162.9 × 76 × 9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 208 g |
| Colours | Star Blue, Graphite Gray, Polar White, Ice blue | Black |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Side-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 108 MP wide (f/1.9) · 8 MP ultrawide · 2 MP macro | 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/1.9) · 2 MP macro |
| Front cameras | 16 MP wide (f/2.4) | 16 MP wide |
| Video (max) | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Connectivity · Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity · Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Misc · Models | 2209116AG, 2209116AG | 22101316UP |
| Misc · Price | About 150 EUR | About 380 EUR |
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