Redmi 12C vs Redmi Note 9
20Performance20
20Display29.6
29Camera29.8
38.8Battery39
20Features28
4 spec wins — Redmi 12C5 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 wins this phone face-off, 28.5 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and features (+8). Redmi 12C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- 47% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 268 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi Note 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 Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000Top 93% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Top 96% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP+160% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 18 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+4% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi Note 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 Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |