Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ Vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ or Xiaomi Redmi 12C? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ starts at ₹ 8,499 and Xiaomi Redmi 12C starts at ₹ 7,999.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ has screen size of 6.53 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 12C has screen size of 6.71 inches. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2 Wide Angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4 Depth Sensor) and front camera of 5 MP (f/2.2) whereas latter has primary camera of 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle), (Depth Sensor) with autofocus and front camera of 5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ Vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

SpecificationsXiaomi Redmi 9 ActivXiaomi Redmi 12C
OSAndroid v11Android v12
Screen Size6.53 inches6.71 inches
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G85
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Specs Score8270
OSAndroid v11Android v12
Screen Size6.53 inches6.71 inches
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4 GB
Internal Storage64 GB
GENERAL
Device type SmartphoneSmartphone
Operating System Android v11Android v12
Sim Dual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
DESIGN
Height 164.9 mm
Thickness 9 mm
Weight 196 g192 g
Width 77.07 mm
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 20:0920.6:9
Bezel Less Display Yes, Water Drop NotchYes, Water Drop Notch
Form Factor Touch
Pixel Density 269 ppi~269 PPI
Screen resolution 720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1650 pixels
Screen size 6.53 inches6.71 inches
Technology Color LCD screen
Touchscreen Yes, with MultitouchYes
PERFORMANCE
Chipset MediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G85
CPU 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
GPU IMG PowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MC2
STORAGE
Call Records Yes
Card Slot Yes, upto 512 GBYes
External Storage Up to 512 GBYes, upto 512 GB
Messaging Yes
Phonebook Yes
CAMERA
Camera Features HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene DetectionStandard HDR, Portrait Mode
Front Camera 5 MP (f/2.2)5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Primary camera 13 MP (f/2.2 Wide Angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4 Depth Sensor)50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle), (Depth Sensor) with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD, 720p @ 30fps HD
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Jack YesYes
Audio Player YesYes
FM Radio YesYes
Games Yes
Speakers Yes
Video Player YesYes
BATTERY
Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery5000 mAh, Li-Po, Non-Removable Battery
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.1, A2DP, LE
Browser HTML5Yes, supports HTML5
Edge Yes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes
WLAN Yes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
NETWORK SUPPORT
2G Yes
3G YesYes
4G YesYes
5G Yes
MORE FEATURES
Face Unlock YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, RearYes, Rear
Sensors Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Headphone jack
  • 50MP rear camera
  • IP52 rated
  • Up to 128GB internal storage
Cons
  • Low-resolution front camera
  • Outdated OS version

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Display Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ has screen size of 6.53 inches whereas other comes up with 6.71 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 720 x 1600 pixels and 720 x 1650 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses Color LCD screen and latter uses undefined.

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2 Wide Angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4 Depth Sensor) whereas Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes up with 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle), (Depth Sensor) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection.

Performance Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G35 and MediaTek Helio G85 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up Yes, upto 512 GB card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes up with Yes card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ is 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Xiaomi Redmi 12C is 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?

Xiaomi Redmi 12C is bigger with 6.71 inches screen than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ that has 6.53 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ in the market?

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ are: Xiaomi Redmi 8, Xiaomi Redmi 5, Realme C33.