Redmi 9C vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
20Performance32
20Display45.6
20.5Camera39
38.8Battery51.8
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi 9C13 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+26). 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
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 402 ppi+49% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 110,000Top 99% | 784,274+613%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP+731% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP+540% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 67 W+570% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 168 g+14% |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.3 mm+19% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |