RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
56.6Performance26.2
57.1Display46.9
51.5Camera30.1
75.1Battery47.8
86.7Features28
13 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and performance (+30). 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 RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 20% lower weight: 184 g vs 229 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+1% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+384%Top 24% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+373%Top 22% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 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+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+142% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 184 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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