Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5GGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 9 ProGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.9Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.3Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.1Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 7.2 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
19 reviews
8.5
146 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.67" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
162.9 mm
9.0 mm 		76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 208 g 209 g
Micro Dimensity 1080
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 573.100
v10 		324.596
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.65
ISOCELL HPX
2 3 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.48
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 22101316UG, rubyplus, MZB0DE7EU M2003J6B2G

Release Date
Release date October 2022,
1 year ago 		March 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Size
76.0 mm • 162.9 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.7 mm • 165.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 208 g 209 g
Usable surface 86 % 84 %
Materials Glass Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
White

Gray

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.67"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 900 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.8
Is it comfortable?
8.1
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
7.6
Number of reviews
19 reviews
146 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V) Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78+6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G68 MC4 Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
573.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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324.596
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
8.5
Number of reviews
19 reviews
146 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 200 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Samsung ISOCELL HPX Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.65 ƒ/ 1.89
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.56 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.4" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX355
GalaxyCore GC8034
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.14 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
1/4"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.48
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
113
Mobile
117
Photo
117
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
7.4
Quality of selfies
7.6
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.2
Number of reviews
19 reviews
146 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • NavIC System

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.662 W/Kg on head
1.021 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.870 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.6
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
146 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5020 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
120.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
146 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 59%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
146 reviews
Prices
From $ 267 --
From $ 119 --

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