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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 12 mini, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 mini, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,339,473
- against 391,232
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,820 mAh
- against 2,227 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,339,473 Best value | 391,232 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,999 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,420 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Grey, Blue, Red, Mint Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 64.2 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 131.5 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 135 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % Best value | 84.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,227 mAh | 4,820 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.4″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 476 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Color LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, iPhone13,1 | M2007J17C |
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