Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference).
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Overall rating 46/100
- Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Redmi Note 12 (Global) scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) edges out the Redmi Note 12 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.