Should you buy Realme 9 Se 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Realme 9 Se 5G starts at ₹ 20,499 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 starts at ₹ 17,999.
Realme 9 Se 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has screen size of 6.67inches. Realme 9 Se 5G comes up with internal storage of 128GB and RAM of 8GB. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 comes up with internal storage of 256GB and RAM of 8 GB.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Realme 9 Se 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 63 | 51 | |
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 | |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256GB | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black, Blue | ||
| Custom UI | N/A | MIUI 13 | |
| Device type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android v11 | Android v12 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | |
DESIGN | |||
| Body Material | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | ||
| Height | 164.4 mm | ||
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 208.4g | |
| Width | 75.8 mm | ||
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.1:9 | |
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes | |
| Display Protection | N/A | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | ||
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi | ~395PPI | |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | ||
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels | 1080x2400pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.67inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G68 MC4 | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8 GB | |
STORAGE | |||
| Call Records | Yes | ||
| Card Slot | Yes | No | |
| External Storage | upto 1 TB | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256GB | |
| Messaging | Yes | ||
| Phonebook | Yes | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR. panorama | ||
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP (f/2 | Punch Hole 16MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) | |
| Primary camera | Punch Hole 16 MP (f/2.05 Wide Angle) | ||
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps UHD, 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p@30/60fps FHD | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Audio Player | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Yes | No | |
| Games | Yes | ||
| Speakers | Yes | ||
| Video Player | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | Yes | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | N/A | Yes, supports HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G | ||
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | |
| WLAN | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | ||
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | ||
MORE FEATURES | |||
| AI Camera | N/A | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes,side | |
| Quick Charging | 30W Fast Charging | ||
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
Realme 9 Se 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches whereas other comes up with 6.67inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2412 pixels and 1080x2400pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses IPS LCD and latter uses undefined.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and MediaTek Dimensity 1080 respectively. Realme 9 Se 5G comes up Yes card slot and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Realme 9 Se 5G is 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is 2.6GHz, Octa Core Processor.