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| Redmi 12 5G | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | August 1, 2023 | 2026, April 21 |
| Released | 2023, August 04 | 2026, April 24 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 2/3/5/8 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | No |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) | 171.8 x 79.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.14 x 0.33 in) |
| IP Rating | IP53 dust and splash resistant | Dust and Splash Resistant |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM + microSD |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 193g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits | 450 nits (typ) |
| Color | — | Color gamut: 70% NTSC |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density) | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~85.1% | ~82.0% |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.88" |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits | LCD |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | UNISOC T7250 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 (Go Edition) |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB |
| RAM | 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage Type | — | LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128GB, 256GB; 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 64GB; 3 GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED Flash, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens | 13MP main camera, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm | 8MP front camera, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou |
| Radio | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Virtual Proximity sensor; Virtual Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Electronic compass |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200mAh (typ) |
| Charging Type | 18W wired, PD | 15W fast charging |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po Battery |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | Black, Sky Blue |
| Compatibility | — | Cambodia specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $180.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | 23076RN4BI, 23076RN8DY, 2AFZZRN8DY | Redmi A7 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦204,000 | ₦120,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (side-mounted). | Side fingerprint sensor; AI Face Unlock |