Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹14,633 and for Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is ₹10,190. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 26, 2024.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Internal Memory	256 GB	128 GB
Rear Camera	50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus	13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus
RAM	8 GB	4 GB
OS	Android v13	Android v10
Display	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz	6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels
Price	₹14,633	₹10,190

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)₹14,6332%

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Overview

Specs Score	80 / 100 Better Specs	70 / 100
Display Resolution	1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 91% Less Bezels	~ 81%
RAM	8 GB More RAM	4 GB
Storage	256 GB More Storage	128 GB
Rear Camera	50 MP + 2 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution	13 MP + 2 MP Dual
Front Camera	8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution	5 MP
Thickness	8.17 mm Slimmer	9 mm
Unique Features	5G Fast Charging No IR Blaster	No No FM Radio No

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	August 27, 2020

Design

Dimensions	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm	77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm
Weight	199 g	196 g
Colors	Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color LCD Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes
Size	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz	6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20.5:9	20:9
PPI	~ 396 PPI	~ 269 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 91%	~ 81%
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Water Drop Notch

Memory

RAM	8 GB	4 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	256 GB	128 GB
Card Slot	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB	Yes, upto 512 GB

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, 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C	Yes, microUSB v2.0
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go	USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster	Yes	No

Extra

GPS	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Rear
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster	Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes	Yes, Protected by P2i
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	13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus
Features	Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse	HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)	5 MP f/2.2
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v13	Android v10
Custom UI	MIUI 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2	MediaTek Helio G35
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz	Arm Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno GPU	IMG PowerVR GE8320
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes, supports HTML5

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	No	Yes
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, 18W
Talk Time		37 hours
Music Playback Time		164 hours

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