Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Xiaomi Redmi 9C | Redmi 12 |
| Announced | 2020, June | 2023, June |
| Released | 2020, June | 2023, June |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Colors | Blue, other colors | Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver |
| Dimensions | - | 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | - | 198.5 g (7.02 oz) |
| Protection | - | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back, IP53, dust and splash resistant |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | Yes |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | Yes |
| 4G Network | LTE | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Yes, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| 5G Network | - | No |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 102.9 cm2 | 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M colors | - |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi density | 396 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Yes |
| Features | - | 90Hz, 550 nits (peak) |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Earphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Triple Cameras | Triple Cameras |
| Main Camera | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF |
| 2nd Camera | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| 3rd Camera | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Camera Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Flash | LED flash | LED Flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | - |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | MIUI 12 | MIUI 14 |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | Mediatek Helio G88 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 (680 MHz) | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4/8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | 128/256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) | Yes, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A | HSPA, LTE |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh battery | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
