Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 or HTC Desire 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 Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 9 starts at PKR 32,486 and HTC Desire 12 starts at PKR 34,165.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches and HTC Desire 12 has screen size of 5.5 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . HTC Desire 12 comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 3 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) and front camera of 5 MP Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 5 MP (f/2.4) Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | HTC Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Mediatek MT6739 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 68 | 54 | |
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.5 inches | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Mediatek MT6739 | |
| RAM | 2 GB/3 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Sporty Orange, Sky Blue, Carbon Black | Black, Silver | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 12 | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 164.9 mm | 148.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 137 g | |
| Width | 77.07 mm | 70.8 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | ||
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Water Drop Notch | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 5.5 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Mediatek MT6739 | |
| CPU | Octa core 2.3GHz | Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A53 | |
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | up to 2 TB | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8100 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode | Geo Tagging, HDR | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera | 5 MP (f/2.4) Camera | |
| Primary camera | 13 MP (f/2.2) | 13 MP (f/2.2) Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC | |
| FM Radio | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV, AVI | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2730 mAh battery | |
| Stand by | 2 days | ||
| Talk time | 33 hrs | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | ||
| USB | micro USB | microUSB v2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | LTE | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | ||
| Other Features | Splash Resistance, AI Faceunlock | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with a weight of 196 g whereas HTC Desire 12 weights around 137 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is 9.0 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.2 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) whereas HTC Desire 12 comes up with 13 MP (f/2.2) Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G35 and Mediatek MT6739 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up microSDXC (dedicated slot) card slot and HTC Desire 12 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Octa core 2.3GHz and used in HTC Desire 12 is Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A53.