Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB)
Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
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Display | 6.79 in | 6.53 in |
Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP |
Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 8199 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 2, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 8199.
Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s ~ 81.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G 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 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 10 version.
Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 9A (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
General | ||
Model | 12 5G | Redmi 9A |
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 2, 2020 |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 77 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
Weight | 199 g | 196 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% | ~ 81.1% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory | ||
RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 128 GB | 32 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, A2DP, LE |
USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB |
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 | Accelerometer, Proximity |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes, P2i Nano-coating |
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/1.8 (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 |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
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 | |
GPU | Adreno GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
Java | No | No |
Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia | ||
Yes | Yes | |
Music | Yes | Yes |
Video | Yes | Yes |
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 | |
Talk Time | 33 hours | |
Music Playback Time | 7 days |