Realme 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9i and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than Realme 9i
| Name | Realme 9i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 15499 |
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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. 11499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 15499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Realme 9i's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 9i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi'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 ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Realme 9i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9i's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Note 12 5G's 13 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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| Name | Realme 9i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9i | Redmi Note 12 |
| 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 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 164.4 x 8.4 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED 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 | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| 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 | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual 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 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| 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, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| 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 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 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 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |