RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi 12
56.6Performance21.1
57.1Display45.1
51.5Camera29
75.1Battery38.8
86.7Features28
13 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro2 spec wins — Redmi 12
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and battery (+36). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- 13% lower weight: 199 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.79 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2460x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+1% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| AnTuTu | — | 275,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+436%Top 24% | 425Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+422%Top 22% | 1,360Bottom 5% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+344% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 199 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |