Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 9S
21.1Performance23.1
45.1Display29.7
29Camera30.5
38.8Battery39
28Features20
8 spec wins — Redmi 125 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and features (+8). Redmi Note 9S 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 30
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 425
- 44% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 275,000
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,360
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| 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 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |