Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9i. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9i
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 12239 | Rs. 8799 |
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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 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12239. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 8799.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi 9i's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (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 Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 9i'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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 9i |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | September 15, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 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) |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| 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 | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | 162 hours |