Comparison between:
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi 12S | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | |
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Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | - | 76.28 mm 7.628 cm 0.25 ft 3.003 in |
| Height | - | 168.6 mm 16.86 cm 0.553 ft 6.638 in |
| Thickness | - | 8.17 mm 0.817 cm 0.027 ft 0.322 in |
| Weight | - | 199 g 0.44 lbs 7.02 oz |
| Volume | - | 105.07 cm³ 6.38 in³ |
| Colors | Black Purple Blue Green | Jade Black Pastel Blue Moonstone Silver |
| Body materials | Glass Aluminium alloy | Glass |
| Certification | - | IP53 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | - |
| W-CDMA | - | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| UMTS | UМТS 800 МНz (В19) UМТS 850 МНz (В5) UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) | - |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1500 МНz (В32) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) 5G-TDD 4700 MHz (n79) | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ 13 (Аndrоid 12) | МΙUΙ 14 (Аndrоid 13) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 8+ Gеn 1 (SМ8475) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 4 Gеn 2 (SМ4450) |
| Process technology | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU | 1х 3.19 GНz АRМ Соrtех-Х2, 3х 2.75 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А710, 4х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А510 | 2х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 6х 1.95 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv9-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | 6144 KB 6 MB | - |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3190 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| GPU frequency | 900 MHz | 955 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB 12 GB | 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 3100 MHz | 2033 MHz |
| Vapor chamber liquid cooling system | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | - | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | AMOLED | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.28 in 159.51 mm 15.95 cm | 6.79 in 172.47 mm 17.25 cm |
| Width | 3.08 in 78.2 mm 7.82 cm | 2.91 in 73.83 mm 7.38 cm |
| Height | 5.47 in 139.03 mm 13.9 cm | 6.14 in 155.86 mm 15.59 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 2.111:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Pixel density | 351 ppi 137 ppcm | 248 ppi 97 ppcm |
| Color depth | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | - | 89.77 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Scratch resistant |
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 120 Hz refresh ratе 1100 cd/m² peak brightness 10-bit color HDR10+ Dolby Vision Sunlight Mode 3.0 DCI-P3 | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 3 90 Hz refresh rate 550 cd/m² 1500:1 SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Hall Gravity Virtual Proximity Sensor | Proximity Accelerometer Fingerprint Virtual Sensor |
| In-display optical fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX707 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/1.28" | - |
| Pixel size | 1.22 µm 0.001220 mm | 0.64 µm 0.000640 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 24 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Number of lenses | 7 | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 8190 x 6144 pixels 50.32 MP | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP |
| Video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels 33.18 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 24 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection Face unlock White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Super Night Mode 2.0 CyberFocus | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Leica technology | - |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Sensor format | 1/3.06" | - |
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | 12 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | 123 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 13 MP | - |
Telephoto camera
Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | 50 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Image resolution | 5 MP | - |
| Features | Autofocus | - |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Sensor format | - | 1/5" |
| Pixel size | - | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI |
| Pixel size | 0.7 µm 0.000700 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Image resolution | 32 MP | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | HDR Face unlock | Face unlock HDR |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| harman / kardon Hi-Res Audio Dolby Atmos | 1217 linear speaker |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
| 2x2 MIMO | - |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MP3 WAV LDAC LHDC aptX-Adaptive PCM AMR-NB | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | MKV MP4 WMV M4V WEBM 3GP 3G2 ASF | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| 4G talk time | - | 38 h 2280 min 1.6 days |
| 4G stand-by time | - | 672 h 40320 min 28 days |
| Charger output power | 10 V / 6.8 A | 9 V / 2 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery 3.0 | - |
| Features | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| Xiaomi Surge P1 charging chip 50W wireless charging 10W reverse wireless charging | 22.5W charger in the box |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 1.228 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.149 W/kg |
| Xiaomi 12S | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
