Realme 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Short Description
Realme 9i
Screen size: 6.6" / Resolution: 1080 x 2412 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 16MP / RAM: 4GB, 6GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Screen size: 6.79" / Resolution: 1080 x 2460 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
How is Realme 9i better than Xiaomi Redmi 12?
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 1.9 GHz vs 2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
AnTuTu score is about 68% higher
More megapixels front camera: 16MP vs 8MP
Higher charging speed: 33W vs 18W
Lighter: 190 g (6.7 ounces) vs 198.5 g (7 ounces)
Narrower: 75.7 mm (2.98 inches) vs 76.3 mm (3 inches)
Shorter: 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) vs 168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
How is Xiaomi Redmi 12 better than Realme 9i?
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB vs 4GB, 6GB
More internal storage in max option: 128GB, 256GB vs 64GB, 128GB
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.79" vs 6.6"
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2460 px vs 1080 x 2412 px
More color options: Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver vs Black, Blue
The phone is 1 year and 5 months newer
Size Comparison
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Height
164.4 mm
(6.47 inches)
Width
75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.6"
Weight
190 g
(6.7 ounces)
6.6"
6.79"
Height
168.6 mm
(6.64 inches)
Width
76.3 mm
(3 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
6.79"
Weight
198.5 g
(7 ounces)
Height
164.4 mm
(6.47 inches)
Width
75.7 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.6"
Weight
190 g
(6.7 ounces)
Height
168.6 mm
(6.64 inches)
Width
76.3 mm
(3 inches)
Thickness
8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
6.79"
Weight
198.5 g
(7 ounces)
3D comparison
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Expert Score
Score 4.2
Score 4.0
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Score 4.2
Score 4.0
Smartprix
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Realme 9i
453,329 +67.95%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
269,916
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Realme 9i
147,463 +62.46%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
90,768
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Realme 9i
87,617 +143.08%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
36,045
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Realme 9i
92,706 +31.91%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
70,282
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Realme 9i
125,543 +72.4%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
72,821
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Realme 9i
445
Xiaomi Redmi 12
744 +67.19%
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Realme 9i
1,466 +1.73%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
1,441
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Realme 9i
416
Xiaomi Redmi 12
446 +7.21%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark
Realme 9i
8,137
Xiaomi Redmi 12
9,165 +12.63%
Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.
PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark (minutes)
Realme 9i
1,278 +161.35%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
489
Measures a device's battery life by simulating typical work tasks, such as web browsing, video playback, and document editing, to assess how long the battery lasts under normal usage conditions.
Battery Performance
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
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Specs
Realme 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Design
Weight
190 g (6.7 ounces)
198.5 g (7 ounces)
Thickness
8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Width
75.7 mm (2.98 inches)
76.3 mm (3 inches)
Height
164.4 mm (6.47 inches)
168.6 mm (6.64 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
-
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
-
IP53
Volume
104.54 cm³
105.49 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
-
✔
Color options
Black, Blue
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver
French Repairability Index
-
9.5
Display
Screen size
6.6"
6.79"
Display type
IPS, LCD
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
400 ppi
396 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2412 px
1080 x 2460 px
Refresh rate
90Hz
90Hz
Brightness (typical)
480 nits
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB, 6GB
2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Android version
Android 11
Android 13
CPU speed
2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 1.9 GHz
2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
845 MHz
850 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
1800 MHz
Semiconductor size
6 nm
12 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
14.9 GB/s
13.41 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
2
EMMC version
5.1
5.1
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
8GB
8GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
5W
Release date
2022
2023
Has NX bit
✔
-
Memory channels
2
2
Has an external memory slot
✔
✔
GPU turbo
800 MHz
1000 MHz
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
16MP
8MP
Video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30 fps
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
-
✔
Number of flash LEDs
-
1
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.1
f/2.1
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
-
✔
Has location privacy options
-
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
-
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
-
✔
Has an extra dim mode
-
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
-
✔
Can offload apps
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
-
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
33W
18W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Download speed
390 MBits/s
300 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
100 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
2
-
Has NFC
-
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.3
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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