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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S 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 12S, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 450 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
- Max. download speed
- 2,000 Mbps
- against 600 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 210 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 529,087 | 345,370 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Grey, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 176 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 12S | 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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, 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 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | 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 | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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, LTE B28, 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, 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | 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, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 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 | 600 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 210 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L | M2007J22C |
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