Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 17399 |
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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. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17399.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi 9's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 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 Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 27, 2020 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP f/2.2 | Punch Hole 13 MP (Wide Angle) with 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | 8 days |