Redmi 12 vs Redmi 9A
21.1Performance20
45.1Display20
29Camera20.5
38.8Battery38.8
28Features20
10 spec wins — Redmi 121 spec wins — Redmi 9A
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and camera (+9). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 300% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 2 GB
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $149
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+47% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+175%Top 92% | 100,000Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+9% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |