Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G? 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. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at ₹ 13,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G starts at ₹ 13,689.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has screen size of 6.67 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 5 MP (f/2.4) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 16 MP Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle).
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android v13 |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches | 6.79 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 75 | 67 | |
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android v13 | |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches | 6.79 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
| RAM | 6 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Blue, Black, White | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 11 | MIUI 14 | |
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android v13 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 165.7 mm | ||
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | ||
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Width | 76.6 mm | ||
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | ||
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Punch-hole Display | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | ||
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi | ~ 396 PPI | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 6.79 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD (Gorilla Glass 5) | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | ||
| Card Slot | microSD Card | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| External Storage | Up to 256 GB | ||
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno GPU | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, EIS, PDAF | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | |
| Primary camera | 48 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 5 MP (f/2.4) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Camera with LED Flash | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | ||
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | No | |
| Games | Yes | ||
| Speakers | Yes | ||
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-ion 5020 mAh battery | 5000 mAh | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | ||
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | Yes, USB-C | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | ||
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | ||
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side | |
| Other Features | 18W Quick Charging, Face Unlock, Splash Proof | ||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Infrared sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | |
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro comes up with primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 5 MP (f/2.4) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Camera with LED Flash whereas Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, EIS, PDAF .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) and used in Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor.