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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
50.2Performance26.2
63.9Display46.9
71Camera30.1
54Battery47.8
94.7Features28
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+41). 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 22% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 27 W
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x28562400x1080
Pixel density495 ppi+25%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+150%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 101,150,000+145%Top 37%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+315%Top 35%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+213%Top 39%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+500%8 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera42 MP+223%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging27 W33 W+22%
Wireless charging21 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight199 g184 g+8%
Thickness8.5 mm7.9 mm+7%
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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