Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 8499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 8499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 6.71 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS 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's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones 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 outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9'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 10 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 9 | 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 27, 2020 | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 82.1% |
| 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, microUSB v2.0 | Yes |
| 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, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | 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 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 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 G35 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |