Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
50.8Performance26.2
65.3Display46.9
71Camera30.1
59.3Battery47.8
94.7Features28
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 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 XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 17% lower weight: 184 g vs 221 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+23% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+151%Top 37% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+321%Top 34% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+217%Top 38% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+223% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+12% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 184 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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