| key specs |
| Display | 6.67-inch | 6.20-inch |
| Processor | octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Front Camera | 13-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB | 32GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 4230mAh |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 8.1 |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Realme |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 4G | 2 |
| Release date | March 23, 2023 | August 1, 2018 |
| Launched in India | No | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 165.66 x 75.96 x 7.85 | 156.20 x 75.60 x 8.20 |
| Weight (g) | 183.50 | 168.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4230 |
| Removable battery | No | - |
| Fast charging | 33W Fast Charging | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Colours | Ice Blue, Mint Blue, Onyx Grey | Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Red |
| display |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - |
| Resolution Standard | FHD+ | - |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.20 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 395 | 271 |
| Protection type | - | Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect ratio | - | 19:9 |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core | 1.8GHz octa-core |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB, 128GB | 32GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 1000 | 256 |
| Dedicated microSD slot | Yes | - |
| Processor make | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 13-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | - |
| Front camera | 13-megapixel | 8-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
| Lens Type (Primary Rear Camera) | Telephoto | - |
| Lens Type (Second Rear Camera) | Ultra Wide-Angle | - |
| Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | Macro | - |
| Rear flash | - | Yes |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 8.1 |
| Skin | MIUI 14 | ColorOS 5.1 |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | - |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 4.20 |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| USB Type-C | Yes | - |
| Headphones | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | - |
| Micro-USB | - | Yes |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | - | GSM |
| 3G | - | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | - | GSM |
| 3G | - | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | - |
| Face unlock | - | Yes |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review |
| Design Rating | - | |
| Display Rating | - | |
| Software Rating | - | |
| Performance Rating | - | |
| Battery Life Rating | - | |
| Camera Rating | - | |
| Value for Money Rating | - | |