Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G
Overall winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
6.6/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & details
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G
6.1/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S wins narrowly over Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G — 6.6 overall against 6.1.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S takes 3 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
- On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has the higher-resolution main camera — 108 MP against 50 MP.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is the lighter phone — 176 g against 195 g.
Category scores
| Category | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4.8Better | 4.2 |
| Camera | 7.3Better | 6.5 |
| Display | 7.3Better | 6.3 |
| Battery | 7.2Tie | 7.2Tie |
| Software | 6.3Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 7.3Tie | 7.3Tie |
| Call Quality | 6.2 | 7.8Better |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 26 Apr 2023 | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | Helio G96 | Dimensity 810 |
| Chipset (as published) | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated slot | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.43″ | 6.6″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 33W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm | 163.6 × 75.8 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 195 g |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | Aquamarine Blue, Stardust White, Matte Black |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, 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 (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro | 50 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front cameras | 16 MP wide (f/2.4) | 16 MP wide (f/2.5) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity · Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity · Radio | Stereo FM radio, recording | Unspecified |
| Misc · Models | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L | 21091116AI |
| Misc · Price | About 110 EUR | About 220 EUR |
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