Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G | Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9399 (Buy Now) | Rs. 87889 (Out of Stock) |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9399. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 87889.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's ~ 85.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 8 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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G | Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 12 | Mi 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 15, 2023 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 173 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 85.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | 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 A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E Compass | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |