Redmi 12C vs Redmi 9
20Performance20
20Display29.6
29Camera20.5
38.8Battery39
20Features28
7 spec wins — Redmi 12C5 spec wins — Redmi 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 12C scores 25.6 against 26.6 for Redmi 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 9 edges ahead in display and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $149
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 47% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 268 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″+3% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 394 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000+4%Top 93% | 260,000Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420+2%Top 94% | 410Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350+2%Top 96% | 1,320Top 97% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 18 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+3% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |