Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 8999 |
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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. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 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 Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 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 outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G 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 9i (4GB 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 10 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 | September 15, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 194 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E Compass | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 120˚ f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with autofocus |
| 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 31 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |