Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 20499 |
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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. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 20499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 9's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 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's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual 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'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 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro |
| 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 27, 2020 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B 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% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | 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 | 64 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, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | 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 | 5 MP f/2.2 | 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 G35 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |