Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB). Neither of them has front Flash. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 19932 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 19932.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Both have same 395 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.6%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus'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 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 12, 2020 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 200 MP ƒ/1.65 (Wide Angle) 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| 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 | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |