Google Pixel 9a vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
43.9Performance27.4
55.8Display44.8
42.7Camera42.6
56.3Battery58.4
94.7Features60
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+17). 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 900 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 10% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+102%Top 45% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+88%Top 38% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+84%Top 42% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 67 W+191% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+1% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |