Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12 vs Realme 9i 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12 and Realme 9i 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Realme 9i 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 385,373
- against 249,400
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 550 nits
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 198.5 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,400 | 385,373 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 446 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,441 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White | Blue, Black, Gold, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPS LCD Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD | Panda Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC | RMX3612 |
