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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C

52 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
VS
35 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Manufactured in March, 2023, with display 6.67 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Manufactured in September, 2020with chipsetMediaTek Helio G35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
  • Larger display: 6.67in
  • Higher pixel density: 395ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 183.5g vs 196g
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9C

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB    		 - 2/32 GB
    - 2/64 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 3/128 GB
    - 4/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    vs
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type AMOLED IPS LCD
    Size 6.67 in 6.53 in
    Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 395 ppi 269 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) No
    Max brightness 1200 nits 400 nits
    HDR support No No
    Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz n/a
    Screen-to-body ratio 85.3 % 81.1 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display    		 n/a
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    741 nits
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    413 nits
    sRGB gamut100 %92.9 %
    PWM (Flicker)484 Hz17120 Hz
    Response time5 ms47 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite881:1
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 12], [Xiaomi Redmi 9C]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 165.66 mm (6.52 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
    Width 75.96 mm (2.99 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
    Thickness 7.85 mm (0.31 in) 9 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 183.5 g (6.47 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz)
    Water resistance IP53 No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Gray
    - Blue
    - Green    		 - Gray
    - Blue
    - Green
    - Purple
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    85.3 %
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    81.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Helio G35
    Max Frequency 2800 MHz 2300 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/1.9 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.8 (Cortex-A73)    		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 6 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon 686 No
    Graphics Adreno 610 PowerVR GE8320
    GPU Cores 128 32
    GPU Frequency 1260 MHz 680 MHz
    FLOPS 319.2 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    375
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    479
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    1494
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    1522
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)375479
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)14941522
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    346691
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    141956
    CPU11734354580
    GPU4297917708
    Memory11357137174
    UX7279832494
    NanoReview Score346691141956
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    641
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.40.9 °Cn/a
    Stability99 %n/a
    Graphics Test3 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score641n/a
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 12]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    8890
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    n/a
    Writing score10190n/a
    Web score8571n/a
    Video editing4771n/a
    Data manipulation7223n/a
    NanoReview Score8890n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 - 2 GB
    - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz n/a
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    - 256 GB    		- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
    OS Size 21 GB 18 GB
    UI Skin HyperOS 2.0 MIUI 12

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 33 W 10 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (55% in 30 min) No
    Full Charge Time 1:11 h 2:59 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    23:06
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    n/a
    Web Browsing08:20 hn/a
    Video Playback15:10 hn/a
    Games05:33 hn/a
    Standby Mode113 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels 4128x3096 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) No
    Wide-angle lens 120 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 2 MP    		 Standard: 13 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP13 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal lengthn/a28 mm
    SensorSamsung S5KJN1n/a
    Sensor size1/2.761/3.1
    Pixel size0.64 μm1.12 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MPn/a
    Aperturef/2.2n/a
    SensorOmnivision OV08D10n/a
    Sensor size1/4n/a
    Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
    StabilizationDigitaln/a

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 5 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
    Aperture f/2.5 f/2.2
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    Sensor size 1/3.0 n/a
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5
    Bluetooth features LE LE, HID, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* Varies by region Yes
    Infrared Port Yes No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 850 900 1800 1900MHzGSM B2/3/5/8
    3G BandsWCDMA 1/5/8WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20)
    LTE category134
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    81.3 dB
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    77.7 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Budget
    Announced March, 2023 yr June, 2020 yr
    Release Date March, 2023 yr September, 2020 yr
    Launch Price ($) 229 110
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 33 W n/a
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 the clear winner in this comparison.

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