Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 48999 | Rs. 59228 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 27, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 48999. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is Rs. 59228.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.73 inch screen. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 522 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's ~ 85.2%. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| General | ||
| 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 | April 27, 2022 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.16 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 85.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Curved Display, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode, 360° Ambient Light Sensor, Display Mate A+, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | HDR10 - DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | LiquidCool Technology, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Quad Speakers, Dolby Atmos, LPDDR5 RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP f/1.9 (Telephoto) 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX707 | |
| Features | ProFocus, Ultra Night Photo, Portrait Night Mode, Portrait HDR, Long Exposure Mode, Oil Painting, Neon Trails, Light Painting, Photo Clones, Timed Burst, Night Mode, Document Mode, AI Camera, Movie Frame, Pro Mode | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.45 | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W Turbo Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |