How do the scores compare?

Redmi 9C scores 24.7/100 overall; Redmi Note 12 (4G) scores 35.6/100. Redmi 9C wins 0 individual spec rows, Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Redmi 9C and the Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Redmi 9C advantages: Lower launch price: $119 vs $199. Redmi Note 12 (4G) advantages: Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20; Stronger display score: 47 vs 20; Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21; Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39; 327% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 110,000.

Which is cheaper: Redmi 9C or Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Redmi 9C launched cheaper at $119, versus $199 for the Redmi Note 12 (4G).

Redmi 9C vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 12 (4G)

$199

20Performance26.2

20Display46.9

20.5Camera30.1

38.8Battery47.8

28Features28

0 spec wins — Redmi 9C10 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and camera (+10). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

Lower launch price: $119 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
327% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 110,000

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size	6.53 ″	6.67 ″+2%
Panel type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Resolution	1600x720	2400x1080
Pixel density	269 ppi	395 ppi+47%
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness	—	1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G35	Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10	110,000Top 99%	470,000+327%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Storage options	32GB / 64GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera	13 MP	50 MP+285%
Main aperture	f/2.2	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	—	8 MP
Max video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera	5 MP	13 MP+160%
OIS	No	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	10 W	33 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight	196 g	184 g+6%
Thickness	9 mm	7.9 mm+12%
IP rating	—	IP53
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Micro-USB	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	No	No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launch	Android 10 (MIUI 12)	Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge	2 years	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 9C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers	No	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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