Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro Vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G? 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 Pro starts at ₹ 12,682 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G starts at ₹ 13,689.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro has screen size of 6.6 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48 MP and front camera of 16 MP (f/2.0) whereas latter has primary camera of 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle).

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro Vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

SpecificationsXiaomi Redmi 9 ProXiaomi Redmi 12 5G
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9Android v13
Screen Size6.6 inches6.79 inches
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G90Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
RAM4 GB6 GB
Internal Storage64 GB128 GB
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Specs Score7967
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9Android v13
Screen Size6.6 inches6.79 inches
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G90Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
RAM4 GB6 GB
Internal Storage64 GB128 GB
GENERAL
Colours Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire BlueMoonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black
Sim Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9Android v13
DESIGN
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz)199 g
DISPLAY
Screen size 6.6 inches6.79 inches
Technology IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16 Millions colors
Screen resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 19:9 ratio
Pixel Density 270 ppi density~ 396 PPI
PERFORMANCE
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G90Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
GPU Mali G76 MP6Adreno GPU
RAM 4 GB6 GB
STORAGE
Internal Storage 64 GB128 GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 1TB (dedicated slot)Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
CAMERA
Primary camera 48 MP50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus
Camera Features LED flash, panorama, HDRNight, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Front Camera 16 MP (f/2.0)Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)
CONNECTIVITY
Speed HSPA, LTE-A
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-GoYes, USB-C
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LEYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100Yes
2G Yes
5G YesYes
4G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Quick Charging Fast battery charging 18WYes, 18W
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAmbient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • IP53 Water & Splash Resistant
  • Corning gorilla glass protection
  • 5000mAh massive battery
Cons
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Slow charging
  • Bloatware

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro comes up with primary camera of 48 MP whereas Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, panorama, HDR.

Performance Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G90 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro comes up microSD, up to 1TB (dedicated slot) card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro is Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) and used in Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a RAM of 6 GB which is higher than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro which has a RAM of 4 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is bigger with 6.79 inches screen than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro that has 6.6 inches screen.

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

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro are: Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, Realme C35, Vivo Y21.