Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Realme 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Realme 12 5G comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Realme 12 5G's 6.72 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 405 PPI & Realme 12 5G has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 90.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Realme 9 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 9 5G | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 10, 2022 | March 06, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 405 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 91.4% |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit (Maximum 600 nit (Sunlight)), Color Saturation: 96% NTSC | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | NightScape, Professional, Panoramic, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow Motion, Hypertext, Super Macro, Street Photography, 20 Continous Shooting | 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | 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, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |