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Redmi 9A vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Redmi 9A

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

23.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X
35.6Inno Score
20Performance26.2
20Display46.9
20.5Camera30.1
38.8Battery47.8
20Features28
0 spec wins — Redmi 9A11 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and camera (+10). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

  • Lower launch price: $99 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.53 ″6.67 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1600x7202400x1080
Pixel density269 ppi395 ppi+47%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G25Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10100,000Top 100%470,000+370%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)2 GB8 GB+300%
Storage options32GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W33 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight194 g184 g+5%
Thickness9 mm7.9 mm+12%
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCNoYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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