Xiaomi Redmi 6A (32GB China) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2023 7:49 AM, updated: 5/2/2023 8:17 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (32GB China) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (32GB China)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+395 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.67"22% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+33W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 3GB RAM + 32GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317I
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered