Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G


Quick Comparison


Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameXiaomi Redmi Note 9 4GXiaomi Redmi 12 5G
RAM4 GB4 GB
Display6.53 in6.79 in
Internal Memory128 GB128 GB
Battery6000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple50 MP + 2 MP Dual
PriceRs. 11220Rs. 11999

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Detailed Comparison


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 August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's ~ 83.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 13 version.

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Full Comparison


NameXiaomi Redmi Note 9 4GXiaomi Redmi 12 5G
General
ModelRedmi Note 9 4G12 5G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateNovember 26, 2020August 01, 2023
Design
Dimensions77.3 x 162.3 x 9.6 mm76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight198 g199 g
ColorsMoonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black
Display
TypeColor IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio19.5:920.5:9
PPI~ 395 PPI~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 83.4%~ 91%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
FeaturesBrightness: 450 nits (typ.)
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage128 GB128 GB
Card SlotYesYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
5G BandsSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G/5G
BluetoothYes, v4.2, A2DPYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go
IR BlasterYesYes
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, CompassAmbient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
Water ResistanceNo
Splash ResistantYesYes
IP RatingIP53
Dust ResistantYes
Extra FeaturesPremium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker
Camera
Rear Camera48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
PDAF
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesHDR, PanoramaNight, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v10Android v13
Custom UIMIUI 14
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 662 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
CPU2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz
GPUAdreno 610Adreno GPU
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesYes
VideoYesYes
FM RadioYesNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 18W Fast ChargingYes, 18W
Reverse ChargingYes

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