A97 vs Redmi Note 12

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2022

A97

Price on request

80.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera78/100

Battery86/100

· 2022

Redmi Note 12

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80.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.7

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera78/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A97:

✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.58" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Redmi Note 12:

✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A97	Redmi Note 12
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.58"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	1080x2408 (401 ppi)	1080x2400 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP	48 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	13 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 75.1 x 7.99 mm	165.88 x 76.21 x 7.98 mm
Weight	188 g	188 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W wired fast charging	33W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

A97 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, A97 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 78/100 camera rating.

When to buy A97:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 80.7 · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy Redmi Note 12:

Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A97 vs Redmi Note 12

Which phone is better: A97 or Redmi Note 12?

A97 leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.8/100 compared to Redmi Note 12 (80.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 80.7 and More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.