Realme 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9i and Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Realme 9i which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Realme 9i
| Name | Realme 9i | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 9399 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 18, 2022 . The cost of Realme 9i is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9399.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Realme 9i's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 9i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.1%. Realme 9i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9i has 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 9i will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G'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 13 version.
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| Name | Realme 9i | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 18, 2022 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 164.4 x 8.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 180Hz Touch , 1500:1 Screen Contrast, 480 nit Brightness, 96% Color Saturation, Supports Sunlight Screen, COG Sealing Process, In-Cell Touch Panel Technology, 10 Touch Points | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Speakers | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (B&W Lens) with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 120˚ f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Super Text, Ultra macro, HDR | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.1 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |