RedMagic 9S Pro vs Xiaomi 12
56.6Performance43.2
57.1Display47.7
51.5Camera47
75.1Battery62.5
86.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+13). Xiaomi 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 43
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 21% lower weight: 180 g vs 229 g
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 419 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+32%Top 24% | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+65%Top 22% | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+44% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 180 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |