PhoneLifespan

12 4G vs Redmi Turbo 4

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4

The Redmi Turbo 4 wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $7.04 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Redmi Turbo 4 76 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 $215
Buy with care$7.04/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
12 4G 70Redmi Turbo 4 80

The Redmi Turbo 4's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch ltps oled, 1.5k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
12 4G 36Redmi Turbo 4 78

The Redmi Turbo 4's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 4G 55Redmi Turbo 4 67

The Redmi Turbo 4 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12 4G 80Redmi Turbo 4 100

6,550mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi Turbo 4 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 4G 29Redmi Turbo 4 36

The Redmi Turbo 4 is supported until Jan 2029 — 6 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value
12 4G 63Redmi Turbo 4 76

Overall value goes to the Redmi Turbo 4 at $7.04 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 4GRedmi Turbo 4
Price (street)$175$215
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch LTPS OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm161 × 75.2 × 8.1 mm
Weight187 g204 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2029
12 4G full verdict →Redmi Turbo 4 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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