Xiaomi is Xiaomi. POCO is also Xiaomi. And Redmi is also Xiaomi. Redmi Note is also Xiaomi. All Xiaomi, if not without a healthy dose. confusion due to names. Because although they are from the same manufacturer, Redmi Note 12 and Redmi 12 are not the same. Actually, these are different series.

In both cases we find mid-range mobiles with affordable range, but have notable differences, including connectivity. Of these ‘basic’ models in each series, we compare the 4G and 5G versions with their main features for technical purposes.

Technical specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 12 and Redmi Note 12

Everything has the key to understanding that we are talking about two different families in the ‘Note’, but in each we find different versions. Having 4G or 5G is the difference.

Therefore, if you are considering buying any of these terminals or just want to understand them, we will review them. Similarities and differences of models sold in Spain. And the nuance of the country is important because some elements may change in China and other regions.

Screen

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Far from diminishing the advantages that LCD screens like on the Redmi 12 still have, the truth is that their brethren ‘Note’ offers better qualities even if they keep the decision. In addition, the refresh rate to 120 Hz is not a big change, but it can be easily perceived.

But having 90 Hz is not bad at all and Redmi 12 4G and 5G with the same resolution are good devices. Moreover, they are bigger and that could be another interesting advantage If you like to consume multimedia content from your mobile phone.

Processor, RAM and ROM

Image: Qualcomm

Qualcomm is winning the battle in this range except for the MediaTek Helio G88, which sneaks in the Redmi 12 4G. For technical purposes, Redmi 12 5G starts with a predictable advantage in terms of performance and especially in the 8 GB RAM version thanks to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, but without underestimating the good work of the Snapdragon 685 on the Redmi Note 12 4G.

Interestingly, the more advanced model (Redmi Note 12 5G) has a processor from previous generations. Again, Not a bad processor when it offers 6GB of RAM and more superior to the 4GB that others have as standard.

Battery

The autonomy of a smartphone depends on many factors, such as the hours of use and the type of applications run, the environmental conditions of the places where this use takes place, the optimization made by the processor and the software of the resources. However, at a general level, any of these should last more than a day with normal use and one of extremely heavy usage.

Where there are differences to examine is fast charging. This is all far from the crazy fast charging achieved in other ranges, but 33 W of the ‘Note’ is considered good power it can charge phones in about an hour, while 18 W of the rest means a slightly slower charge

cameras

Courtesy of the Note 12 5G sensor, they all offer: same main cameras without creating great fanfare, it should be in accordance with the ability to pay in practically any case. So it is the comrades who will give more or worse quality to the photographic spectrum of the cameras.

In this sense, the loser is Redmi 12 5G. no wide angle. While this sensor is not so good on paper in terms of quality, it offers more versatility in other devices.

Although there are different lenses between the ranges for selfies, the truth is They are front cameras that aim to be normal.. Complying with the way we portray ourselves in a given moment and doing little, since the resolution is far from what we see at the most advanced ranges.

connection

Image: Telefónica

Beyond 4G and 5G, which appears as a difference when looking at the name of each terminal, other sections like Bluetooth where we find the differences We see that the rest share features.

The Redmi 4G and 5G have Bluetooth 5.3, while the most advanced theoretical models of the ‘Note’ already fall to the 5.0 and 5.1 standard. But in Bluetooth, there isn’t much difference these versions ultimately represent.

Other important features

If we have already suggested that the Redmi 12 4G and 5G are ideal for multimedia consumption, now it’s time to see that this means slightly larger dimensions and a larger size as its counterpart. weight close to 200 grams which makes them look like mobile phones that are far from compact.

It is no longer a question of ‘Note’ entering the compact phones list. Not much less. Its weight is not far from these and their differences in size are almost imperceptible.

Neither are phones that meet the top certification against dust and water. Compared to the first element, they score 5 out of 6, and in the second case 3 out of 9. So if submerging a mobile phone in water or exposing it to dirt is not in itself recommended, it is less advisable in these situations. .

Regarding software, what appears in the table is what they started at launch, but Updates are expected for everyone who is equal to them in terms of version. Of course, Xiaomi does not confirm how many updates they will have or how many years they will be released.

Price

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One of the factors that best determines the choice of a purchase is the price, and there are more than obvious variations depending on the version chosen. Although it is standard, the order is as seen in the table. Redmi 12 4G is the cheapest and Redmi Note 12 5G is the most expensiveAlthough there is only 50 euro difference between them.

It can be said that the arrival of the Redmi 12 5G in Spain did not happen as in other cases because Can only be purchased through telephone operators and not in stores like others.

However, if you want to know a little more about the four models, we leave some of them below. interesting links where you can see more about them.

• Redmi 12 4G | Data sheet
• Redmi 12 5G | Data sheet
• Redmi Note 12 4G | Data sheet
• Redmi Note 12 5G | Technical page | Analysis of Xataka Android

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