Realme 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9i and Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 9i | Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 10490 | Rs. 12499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 18, 2022 . The cost of Realme 9i is Rs. 10490. The launch Date of the second phone is December 03, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime is Rs. 12499.
Display comparison
Realme 9i has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime's 6.52 inch screen. Realme 9i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime has LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 321 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 ~ 82%. Realme 9i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 9i's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Prime'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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 9i | Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime |
| General | ||
| Model | 9i | Redmi 12 Prime |
| 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 18, 2022 | December 03, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 164.4 x 8.4 mm | 75.57 x 161.95 x 9.56 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.52 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 321 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 82% |
| 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| 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, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 B&W Lens | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Super Text, Ultra macro, HDR | Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Night Mode, Custom Watermark, HDR, AI Scene Detection, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Pro Colour, Colour Focus, Skyscaping |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Cortex-A75 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 | 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, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |