Redmi Note 12R vs A78

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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· 2023

Redmi Note 12R

Price on request

79.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

· 2023

A78

Price on request

79.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Redmi Note 12R:

✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.79" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy A78:

✓11g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.56" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Redmi Note 12R	A78
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	IPS TFT LCD
Screen Size	6.79"	6.56"
Resolution & Density	1080x2460 (396 ppi)	720x1612 (269 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	90 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 13	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.1 MP	50.1 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	4.9 MP	8 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	168.6 x 78.28 x 8.17 mm	163.8 x 75.04 x 7.99 mm
Weight	199 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	18W 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 5.3
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

Redmi Note 12R edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Redmi Note 12R ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Redmi Note 12R:

Balanced specifications with reliable hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

When to buy A78:

Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 18W · Lighter body: 188g (11g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Redmi Note 12R vs A78

Which phone is better: Redmi Note 12R or A78?

Redmi Note 12R leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.8/100 compared to A78 (79.8/100), driven by advantages in Balanced specifications with reliable hardware design and Runs Android with optimized security support.