Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26999 | Rs. 87889 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26999. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 87889.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.39 inch screen. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED 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 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.2%. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 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 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 20 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 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 Pro Plus | Mi 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 29, 2024 | February, 2019 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 173 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 85.2% |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | 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 Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX890, OIS, 24mm, FOV: 84°, Lens: 6P 64 MP ƒ/2.8 OmniVision OV64B Sensor, 71mm, FOV: 33°, Lens: 4P, Sensor: 1/2”, OIS, Periscope 8 MP ƒ/2.2 16mm, FOV: 112°, Lens: 5P | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom, Raw Domain Algorithm, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) FOV: 90°, Lens: 5P Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV | 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, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |