Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer. Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹14,501 and for Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is ₹59,228. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 22, 2024.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Display	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels
RAM	8 GB	12 GB
Rear Camera	50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus	48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Price	₹14,501	₹59,228

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)₹14,5013%

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Overview

Specs Score	80 / 100	82 / 100 Better Specs
Display Size	6.79 in Bigger Display	6.39 in
Display Resolution	1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 91% Less Bezels	~ 85.2%
RAM	8 GB	12 GB More RAM
CPU Clock Speed	2.2 GHz	2.84 GHz Faster Clock Speed
Front Camera	8 MP	20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Weight	199 g	173 g Lighter
Thickness	8.17 mm	7.6 mm Slimmer
Battery	5000 mAh Bigger Battery	3300 mAh
Unique Features	5G 3.5mm Audio Jack No Memory Card Support No	No No NFC No Wireless Charging

General

Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano SIM	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	August 01, 2023	February, 2019

Design

Dimensions	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm	74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm
Weight	199 g	173 g
Colors	Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes
Size	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20.5:9	19.5:9
PPI	~ 396 PPI	~ 403 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 91%	~ 85.2%
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)	HDR10 - DCI-P3
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Water Drop Notch

Memory

RAM	8 GB	12 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Card Slot	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB	No

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes
5G Bands	SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By	Yes
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, v5.3, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.0
USB	Yes, USB-C	Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go	USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	Yes	Yes

Extra

GPS	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, In Display
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	No
NFC		Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes
IP Rating	IP53
Dust Resistant	Yes
Extra Features	Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker

Camera

Rear Camera	50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus	48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus
Features	Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse	HDR, Panorama
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD	4K @ 60 fps UHD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, Dual LED
Front Camera	Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)	20 MP
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v13	Android v9.0 (Pie)
Custom UI	MIUI 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz
GPU	Adreno GPU	Adreno 640
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes, supports HTML5

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	No	No
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 18W	Yes, Quick Charge 4+
Wireless Charging		Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W

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