Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 58990 | Rs. 9490 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 58990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 6.2 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 531 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Redmi 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 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 | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |