iQOO Z9 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Here you can compare iQOO Z9 Lite 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G. Comparing iQOO Z9 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO Z9 Lite 5G stands against Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is ₹13,999 and for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is ₹28,490. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 04, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO Z9 Lite 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹13,999 | ₹28,490 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 50 / 100 | 50 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Weight | 185 g Lighter | 199 g |
| Unique Features | FM Radio Water Resistant No | No No IR Blaster |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z9 Lite | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 15, 2024 | August 01, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.58 x 163.63 x 8.53 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Aqua Flow, Mocha Brown | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
Display
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (1 Billion) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 259 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 840nits Brightness | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Performance
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic Auido Booster, 2 Years Android Updates, 3 Years Security Updates, eMMC 5.1 Storage | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Pano, Live Photo, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Pro | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Video, Photo, Beautify, Portrait, Time-lapse, Voice shutter, Palm shutter, Movie frame, Timed burst |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
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