Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) vs Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) and Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) | Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 23335 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23335.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.6%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) | Realme 12 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 12, 2020 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | realme 12 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 67W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information Including the Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/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 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Luxury Watch Design, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro ) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP 26mm f/1.8 (Main) 32 MP 2x optical zoom and 4x lossless zoom f/2 (Telephoto) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX882 (50 MP), Sony IMX709 Sensor (32 MP) | |
| Features | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Macro, Movie, Dual-View Video, Group Portrait, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP f/2 (Main) | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | |