Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S:

Newer model with more recent release date (2023 vs 2022)
Runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14, offering the latest software features
Higher screen brightness with 1000 nits peak compared to 1200 nits (peak) in Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Includes NFC which could be region dependent
Virtual proximity sensing for better user experience
Slightly lighter weight at 176g compared to 202g
Dedicated microSDXC slot for expanded storage without sacrificing SIM slot
Features the more cost-effective price of $220
Higher Antutu v10 overall score (396386 vs 428845), better indicating raw performance for specific tasks*

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G:

5G connectivity for faster internet speeds where available
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, which may offer better performance in certain tasks
Hybrid Dual SIM allowing a second SIM or a microSD card
Higher refresh rate of 120Hz providing a smoother display experience
Faster charging capability with 67W fast charging compared to 33W
Higher megapixel count on the front camera, offering potentially better selfie quality (16MP vs 12MP)

*It's important to note that benchmark scores such as Antutu are just one of many ways to gauge a device's performance and do not always translate directly to real-world usage. User experience may vary depending on the specific use case.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S or Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S	Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Rating	(+4)	(+3)
Release date	2023, March 06	2022, January 26
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm \| 6.3 x 6.3 x 2.91 in	164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm \| 6.46 x 6.46 x 3 in
Weight	176 g \| 6.21 oz	202 g \| 7.13 oz
Body Build		Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	Graphite Gray, Polar White, Atlantic Blue
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	$ 220	$ 390
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.43" in	6" in
Screen area	99.8 cm²	107,4 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	84.5%	86%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	409 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Other specs	- 90Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)	- 120Hz -700 nits -1200 nits (peak)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	108 MP, Triple	108 MP, Triple
Camera specs	-108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	-108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	12 MP, Single	16 MP, Single
Specifications	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 13, MIUI 14	Android 11, MIUI 13
Chipset	- Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm)	- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 619
External memory	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal memory	64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	396386	402989
Antutu 10 CPU	127599	130230
Antutu 10 GPU	63455	79934
Antutu 10 Mem	95786	85345
Antutu 10 UX	127599	130230
Antutu 9 Total	302234	405955
GeekBench 5 Single Core	588	546
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1786	1693

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 -5G - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), BDS (B1)	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.1, A2DP, LE

Music and Audio

Radio		No
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others		- 24-bit/192kHz audio

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port
Other extras	- Virtual proximity sensing - Fast charging 33W - IP53, dust and splash resistant	- Fast charging 67W, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 42 min -Power Delivery 3.0 -Quick Charge 3+ - IP53, dust and splash protection

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