Redmi 9 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
20Performance26.2
29.6Display46.9
20.5Camera30.1
39Battery47.8
28Features28
1 spec wins — Redmi 912 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and camera (+10). Redmi 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 260,000Top 96% | 470,000+81%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Top 97% | 470+15%Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Top 97% | 1,500+14%Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 184 g+7% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm+13% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |