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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 450 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, if you care about…
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, Hi-Res Audio
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 387,395 | 345,370 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | Black, Grey, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 165.9 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, DCI-P3, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 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 B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 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 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | 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, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps Best value | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22101317C | M2007J22C |
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