Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8497 | Rs. 9830 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 8497. The launch Date of the second phone is September 23, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9830.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Both have same 269 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12C | Redmi 9 Activ |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | September 23, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 194 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 81% |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | Color Temperature Adjustment, Standard Mode, Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Arm Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR-NB, WB, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |