Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9i. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9i
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9i | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 11499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 9i's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9i has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9i's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 9i'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 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9i | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 9i | 12 5G |
| 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 | September 15, 2020 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | 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, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |