Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 58990 | Rs. 13490 |
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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 January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 13490.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 531 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 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 Note 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 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 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Redmi Note 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 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 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 | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 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 | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |