Nokia G400 vs Redmi Note 12
The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G400 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Redmi Note 12
What makes Nokia G400 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1396
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Nokia G400 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (33/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G400 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia G400
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G400 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G400 leads Redmi Note 12 by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G400
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (33/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia G400 edges out the Redmi Note 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia G400 leads on performance (41/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Redmi Note 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G400 (33/100 vs 13/100).