Motorola Moto G (2024) vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Motorola Moto G (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 (China) leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Moto G (2024) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2024)
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G (2024) better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2024) vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Redmi Note 12 (China) scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2024) (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2024) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Motorola Moto G (2024) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2024) | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×8.2 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2024)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2024) and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2024) (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2024) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Motorola Moto G (2024) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2024) or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) edges out the Motorola Moto G (2024) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2024) and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Moto G (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2024) over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 12 (China) (79/100 vs 56/100).