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Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

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XiaomiPOCO F4XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022November 2022
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits900 nits
Display typeE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrastFlat Flow AMOLED.
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Display features100% DCI-P3 typical, TrueColor, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, MEMC, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing and SGS Eye Care Display; maker DynamicSwitch offers 60/90/120 HzDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm Kryo 585; one A77-based Prime core at 3.2 GHz, three A77-based Gold cores at 2.42 GHz and four A55-based Silver cores at 1.8 GHz6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.
GPUAdreno 650Mali-G68.
AI engineMaker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; India review's 12 GB configuration is not a UK option; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android AuthorityLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamberTwelve-layer graphite cooling system.
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisationSony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of viewf/2.2 and 119° field of view.
Zoom–Digital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).
Front camera20 MP, f/2.45–
Video recording4K and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.
Front video–1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixelsAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters.
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Wireless charging–No wireless charging (Tech Advisor).
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical–
Wired charging67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g187 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.9 mm
Height × width163.2 × 75.95 mm162.9 × 76 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian ExpressGlass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula GreenMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.
Water resistance detail–IP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor–
SpeakersStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playbackDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviewsMaker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed.
In the boxPhone, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor).
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz NSA/SA 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO–
SIMDual nano-SIMDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2.
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by marketNFC; functions vary by market.
USBUSB-CUSB-C (Tech Advisor).
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.

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