Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)


Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)

Quick Comparison

Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameXiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM6 GB6 GB
Display6.79 in6.53 in
Internal Memory128 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple13 MP + 2 MP Dual
PriceRs. 7999Rs. 10999

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 23, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 11 version.

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Full Comparison

NameXiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)
General
ModelRedmi 12Redmi 9 Activ
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateJune 15, 2023September 23, 2021
Design
Dimensions76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm
Weight198.5 g194 g
ColorsJade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Display
TypeColor IPS Screen (16M Colors)Color LCD Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling RateYes
Size6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio20.5:920:9
PPI~ 396 PPI~ 269 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 85.1%~ 81%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass
Features550 nits (peak)Color Temperature Adjustment, Standard Mode, Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage128 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TBYes, upto 512 GB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GNo
VoLTEYesYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-CYes, microUSB v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYesNo
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOUYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Rear
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, E CompassVibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
Splash ResistantNo
IP RatingIP53
Dust ResistantYes
Extra FeaturesMIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
PDAF
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
120˚
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)		13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPhoto, 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, TimelapseHDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		5 MP ƒ/2.2
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v13Android v11
Custom UIMIUI 14
ChipsetMediatek Helio G88MediaTek Helio G35
CPU2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55Arm Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 MC2IMG PowerVR GE8320
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APEMP3, AMR-NB, WB, FLAC, APE
VideoYesMP4
FM RadioYes, with FM RecordingYes
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 18W Fast Charging Support
Talk Time32 hours37 hours
Music Playback Time164 hours

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