Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17499 | Rs. 87889 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17499. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 87889.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.2%. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Realme 12 Plus RMX3867 | Mi 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 85.2% |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |