Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime and Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10499 | Rs. 8390 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime is Rs. 10499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 8390.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime's 6.53 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime's 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 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 12C's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v10 (Q) and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 9 Prime | 12C |
| 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 | August 4, 2020 | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 82.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | 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, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |