Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | |
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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 mm 7.6 cm 0.249 ft 2.992 in | 76.21 mm 7.621 cm 0.25 ft 3 in | 76 mm 7.6 cm 0.249 ft 2.992 in |
| Height | 162.9 mm 16.29 cm 0.534 ft 6.413 in | 165.88 mm 16.588 cm 0.544 ft 6.531 in | 165.7 mm 16.57 cm 0.544 ft 6.524 in |
| Thickness | 8.98 mm 0.898 cm 0.029 ft 0.354 in | 7.98 mm 0.798 cm 0.026 ft 0.314 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in |
| Weight | 207 g 0.46 lbs 7.32 oz | 188 g 0.41 lbs 6.63 oz | 183 g 0.4 lbs 6.47 oz |
| Volume | 111.18 cm³ 6.75 in³ | 100.88 cm³ 6.13 in³ | 99.49 cm³ 6.04 in³ |
| Colors | Black YIBO Edition | Black Blue White | Onyx Gray Mint Green Ice Blue |
| Body materials | Plastic Glass | Plastic Glass | Plastic 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 | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 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) | 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) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| LTE | 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 1700 МНz (В4) 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-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-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | 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 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | - |
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 Саt 12 ТD-SСDМА | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 12 ТD-SСDМА | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 12 |
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 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 | МеdiаТеk Dimеnsity 1080 (МТ6877V) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 4 Gеn 1 (SМ4375) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 685 (SМ6225-АD) |
| Process technology | 6 nm | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| CPU | 2х 2.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 6х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 | 2х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 | 4х 2.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.9 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 265) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2600 MHz | 2000 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| GPU cores | 4 | - | - |
| GPU frequency | 950 MHz | 825 MHz | 1260 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB 12 GB | 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB | 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 2033 MHz | 2033 MHz | 2033 MHz |
| Liquid cooling system 3000 mm² vapor chamber area | - | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB 128 GB |
| UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | 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 | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm |
| Width | 2.86 in 72.53 mm 7.25 cm | 2.98 in 75.77 mm 7.58 cm | 2.86 in 72.53 mm 7.25 cm |
| Height | 6.03 in 153.11 mm 15.31 cm | 5.97 in 151.53 mm 15.15 cm | 6.03 in 153.11 mm 15.31 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.111:1 | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) | 2.111:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Pixel density | 252 ppi 99 ppcm | 241 ppi 94 ppcm | 252 ppi 99 ppcm |
| Color depth | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 89.98 % | 91.11 % | 88.46 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Scratch resistant | Capacitive Scratch resistant | Capacitive Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 120 Hz refresh rate 240 Hz touch sampling rate 1920 Hz PWМ DCI-P3 5000000:1 500 cd/m² typical brightness 900 cd/m² HBM 1200 cd/m² peak brightness HDR10+ Dolby Vision | 2.5D curved glass screen 120 Hz refresh rate 240 Hz touch sampling rate 1920 Hz PWМ DCI-P3 4500000:1 500 cd/m² typical brightness 900 cd/m² HBM 1200 cd/m² peak brightness SGS Low Blue Light Certification | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 3 120 Hz refresh rate DCI-P3 4500000:1 450 cd/m² typical brightness 700 cd/m² HBM 1200 cd/m² peak brightness |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Ultrasonic proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Ultrasonic proximity sensor | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope |
| X-axis linear motor Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted 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 | Samsung HPX | - | - |
| Sensor type | ISOCELL | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/1.4" | 1/2" | 1/2.76" |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 0.64 µm 0.000640 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.65 | - | f/1.8 |
| Field of view | 26 ° | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 7 | - | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 200 MP | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical 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) Night Mode 2.0 | 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) | 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) |
| ALD polarizing filter | - | - |
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 | - | - | 1/4" |
| Pixel size | - | - | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | - | f/2.2 |
| Field of view | 119 ° | - | 120 ° |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | - | 8 MP |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - | - |
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.
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP | 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 | CMOS |
| Pixel size | 1 µm 0.001000 mm | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.45 | f/2 | f/2.45 |
| Image resolution | 4864 x 3274 pixels 15.92 MP | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP | 4416 x 2939 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock HDR Face detection | Face unlock HDR Face detection | Face unlock HDR Face detection |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| 1012+1216 linear speakers Dolby Atmos Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless Tuned by JBL Dual microphones with active noise cancellation | - | Dual-microphone noise cancelation Smart PA High-Res Audio |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | 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 6 (802.11ах) Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP EDR HID 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 | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE ViLTE VoWiFi | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE ViLTE VoWiFi | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE ViLTE VoWiFi |
| India market - no NFC | India market - no NFC | India market - no NFC |
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 | 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 MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | 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 | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 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 | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charger output power | 10 V / 21 A | 11 V / 3 A | 11 V / 3 A |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| Dual-cell battery | - | - |
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) | - | 1.13 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.331 W/kg | 1.145 W/kg |
| Head SAR (India) | - | 0.817 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (India) | - | 0.658 W/kg | - |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
