Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 9i 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 9i 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Realme 9i 5G which has resolution of 2408 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 9i 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 9i 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14754 | Rs. 13349 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14754. The launch Date of the second phone is August 18, 2022. The cost of Realme 9i 5G is Rs. 13349.
Display comparison
Realme 9i 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Realme 9i 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Realme's phone ~ 90.4%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 9i 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 9i 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 9i 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 9i 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 13 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 9i 5G |
| 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 | August 01, 2023 | August 18, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75.1 x 164.4 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | 400 nit Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, 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 | NR SA:n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NR NSA:n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Portrait) 2 MP (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Night Mode, Panoramic View, Pro Mode, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Street Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Text Scanner |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12, upgradable to v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | realme UI 3.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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 | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |