Detailed comparison and review of ZTE Axon M and Xiaomi Redmi 12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch - dual screen | Touch | |
Height | 150.8 mm | 168.6 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater height than ZTE Axon M. |
Width | 71.6 mm | 76.28 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater width than ZTE Axon M. |
Depth | 12.1 mm | 8.17 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 is narrower than ZTE Axon M. |
Weight | 230 g | 198.5 g | Xiaomi Redmi 12 is lighter than ZTE Axon M. |
Body Colour | Carbon black | Midnight black | |
Protection | - | Spill-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi 12 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP53 | |
SAR Value | 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm 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 Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Display Type | LCD display | - | |
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Display Technology | TFT | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.79" | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger screen size than ZTE Axon M. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better screen resolution than ZTE Axon M. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 426 ppi | 396 ppi | ZTE Axon M has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Max Brightness | - | 550 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Reading mode 3.0 | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Reading mode, Dot Display, AdaptiveSync technology, 70% NTSC | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | LCD display - colour | - | |
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Second Display Screen Size | 5.2" | - | |
Second Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
PROCESSOR | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 2 GHz | ZTE Axon M has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has higher processor core quantity than ZTE Axon M. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | ZTE Axon M has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G52 |
MEMORY | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB + up to 16 GB virtual extension | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has more internal memory than ZTE Axon M. |
Memory Interface | - | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 0 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | - | 50 Megapixel | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Light Source | - | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | AI Triple camera |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ZTE Axon M has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.1 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Light Source (Front) | LED light | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Rear camera mode | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3180 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon M. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | ZTE Axon M has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 290 hours | 552 hours | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has longer standby time than ZTE Axon M. |
Talk Time | 1722 minutes | 2220 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has longer battery life when making calls than ZTE Axon M. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1722 min Standby: up to 290 hrs |
Talk: up to 2220 min Standby: up to 552 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs Reading: up to 26 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 12, Band 29, Band 30, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700a, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n | Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | - | |
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Audio Processor | AKM 4962 | - |
FEATURES | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 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, digital compass | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) | Fast Charging, IR blaster |
OTHERS | ZTE Axon M | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP53, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |