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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Realme 9 5G Speed Edition
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Realme 9 5G Speed Edition: 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 Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 600 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 199 g
Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 547,000
- against 460,800
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 460,800 | 547,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 852 | 1,017 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,053 | 2,841 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1× Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz, 3× Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.9 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, Blue, Grey | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 165.9 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.68 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.91 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | 9 5G Speed Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22111317I, 22111317G | — |
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