Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
21.1Performance23.1
45.1Display29.7
29Camera32.3
38.8Battery46.6
28Features28
6 spec wins — Redmi 127 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 12 scores 31.7 against 31.5 for Redmi Note 9 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 12 edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $269
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 39
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 425
- 67% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 395,000+44%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 730+72%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,900+40%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+5% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |