Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)


Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)

Quick Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)

NameXiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM8 GB4 GB
Display6.67 in6.53 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple13 MP + 2 MP Dual
PriceRs. 14999Rs. 10290

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10290.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 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 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'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 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 10 version.

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Full Comparison

NameXiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelRedmi Note 12Redmi 9
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateJanuary 05, 2023August 27, 2020
Design
Dimensions76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm
Weight188 g196 g
ColorsFrosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue
Display
TypeColor AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color LCD Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling RateYes
Size6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio20.1:920:9
PPI~ 395 PPI~ 269 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 85%~ 81%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Features1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM8 GB4 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TBYes, upto 512 GB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
5G Bands1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 6
BluetoothYes, v5.1, A2DP, LEYes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYesNo
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Rear
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassVibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
Splash ResistantYesYes, Protected by P2i
IP RatingIP53
Dust ResistantYes
Camera
Rear Camera48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Macro
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)		13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPortrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutterHDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, Dual LEDYes, LED
Front Camera13 MP (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash		5 MP ƒ/2.2
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v12Android v10
Custom UIMIUI 13
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1MediaTek Helio G35
CPU2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55Arm Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 619 GPUIMG PowerVR GE8320
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, AMR, FLAC, APEYes
VideoMP4, M4V, MKV, XVID Yes
FM RadioYes, with FM RecordingYes
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 33W Fast Charging
Reverse ChargingYes
StandBy Time26 days
Talk Time37 hours
Music Playback Time8 days164 hours

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