Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9699 | Rs. 22999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9699. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 22999.
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Tecno's phone has only 267 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Tecno's phone ~ 84.6%. Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 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 14 Go and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pop 9 5G | 12 5G |
| 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 | August 01, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Midnight Shadow, Azura Sky, Aurora Cloud | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4+ Years of Lag Free Experience | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Video, Photo, Beautify, Portrait, Time-lapse, Voice shutter, Palm shutter, Movie frame, Timed burst | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 14 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W |