ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
45.8Performance26.2
49.3Display46.9
42.6Camera30.1
39.8Battery47.8
60Features28
9 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 96 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenfone 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+20). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 283% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 470
- 207% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 1,500
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 13% higher Screen size: 6.67 ″ vs 5.9 ″
- 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.67 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+13% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits+9% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+177%Top 31% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+283%Top 40% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+207%Top 40% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 33 W+10% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+8% | 184 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |