Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 64MP+8MP+5MP+2MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5020mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Ice Blue, Lunar Black, Sunrise Gold | Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Champagne Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | March 12, 2020 | ||
| Availability | March 30, 2023 | March 25, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹17,999 | ₹14,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 450 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Weight | 188 grams | 209 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 720G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno A618 |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Movie frame | HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Redmi MIUI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Portrait Mode | AI Scene Recognition, Face recognition, HdR, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, Time Lapse | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
