Google Pixel 9 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
47.2Performance27.4
58.1Display44.8
51.8Camera42.6
53.3Battery58.4
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 97 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+20). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+200% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+112%Top 42% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+92%Top 37% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+88%Top 40% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 67 W+148% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |