In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch slider | Touch | |
| Height | 157.89 mm | 165.66 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has greater height than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Width | 74.69 mm | 75.96 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has greater width than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Depth | 8.46 mm | 7.85 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is narrower than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Weight | 225 g | 183.5 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is lighter than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Body Colour | Sapphire blue | Onyx black | Ice blue | Onyx grey | Mint green | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP53 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.5 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.577 W/kg (body), 1.557 W/kg (head) | 2.55 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head), 0.995 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.39" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 395 ppi | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | 1200 cd/m² | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better display brightness than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | 4500000:1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode | Sunlight Display, Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, DotDisplay, E2 Pro |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. |
| Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 | Qualcomm ADRENO 610 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Memory Interface | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 0.64 μm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | HDR | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Nightscape capture mode, Personalized AI Beautify | Portrait mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | AI scene and object detection, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI Super Resolution, low-light enhancement technology, AI special effects | 4-in-1 to 1.28μm pixel |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Samsung S5K3M3+ | Omnivision OV08D sensor | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.12 μm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger second camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 24 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.0" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.45 | |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.8 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Magic mirror | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Bokeh Mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI portrait mode, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI real-time video background blurring, AI eye light | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Front) | OC0A10 | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.75 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | - | 1860 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 1860 min Gaming: up to 9 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | N78 | - | |
| 5G NR Frequency | TDD TD 3500 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, vibration sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 jack audio cable | 33W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification, Netflix HD Certification |
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