Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 21499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 21499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type. Both have same 395 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 4, 2020 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| 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 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2 | Punch Hole 16 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes, 67W Fast charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |