Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 9S
27.4Performance23.1
44.8Display29.7
42.6Camera30.5
58.4Battery39
60Features20
13 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G1 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+19). Redmi Note 9S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000+32%Top 75% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010+38%Top 70% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450+29%Top 74% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+272% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+11% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |