Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9i. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9i
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 8490 |
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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. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 8490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i has screen size of 6.53 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 Xiaomi Redmi 9i has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 9i's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i 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 Xiaomi Redmi 9i's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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'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 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Redmi 9i |
| 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 | September 15, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| 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 | ~ 91% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 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 | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | 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 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | 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 | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |