Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Released · Nov 01, 2022
Released · Nov 01, 2022
6.7-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.7-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
200 MP Main · 16 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 16 MP Selfie
8GB · 256GB
6GB · 128GB
4300 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.7-inch 6.7-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI
Technology
OLED OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
86.87 % 86.73 %
Peak brightness
900 cd/m2 (nit) 900 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Dolby Vision, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2600 MHz Octa-core, 2x 2.6GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4 Mali-G68 MC4
RAM
8GB 6GB
Internal storage
256GB (UFS 2.2), not expandable 128GB (UFS 2.2), not expandable
OS
Android (12), MIUI UI Android (12)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 210.0W Wired: 67.0W
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Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 40min
Browsing
14h 4min
Video
10h 22min
Gaming
9h 33min

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
200 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.4"
Pixel size: 0.56 μm
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9/F24.0
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Sensor size: 1/4"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/4"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
Dual LED Dual LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps)
Front
16 MP 16 MP

Design

Dimensions
6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches
(162.9 x 76 x 9 mm)
6.42 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches
(163 x 76 x 8 mm)
Weight
7.32 oz(207.5 g) 6.60 oz(187.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Yes; IP57 Yes; IP53
Biometrics
Optical in-screen fingerprint Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue, Onyx Black, White

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA Bands n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 19(800 Upper) Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 19(800 Upper)
4G (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Dual Nano SIM Dual Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.2 5.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging, OTG
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, Infrared NFC

Alternative variants

With 8GB RAM
RAM 8GB
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
With 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
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