Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G vs Xiaomi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G | Xiaomi 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.28 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11220 | Rs. 42990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 26, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G is Rs. 11220. The launch Date of the second phone is December 28, 2021. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 12 5G is Rs. 42990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G has screen size of 6.28 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi 12 5G has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi 12 5G has display density of 419 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.2% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's ~ 83.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's 8 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 Note 9 4G | Xiaomi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 4G | 12 5G |
| 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 | November 26, 2020 | December 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 162.3 x 9.6 mm | 69.9 x 152.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 419 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | ~ 89.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP (Telephoto) |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama, AI Magic Clone, Dual Scene, AI Magic Kaleidoscope, AI Camera, Document Mode, Movie mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | 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 | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |