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Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9C X Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB) 30Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Xiaomi Redmi 9C (32GB) Compare Xiaomi 12 Lite X
6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Lite (128GB/8GB)} 30 Advantages Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB) vs Redmi 9C (32GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9C (32GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (101GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)23%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+402 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+6.55"1%
Larger screen
vs6.53"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.52" inches104%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+67W6 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4300 mAhvs+5000 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
ModelXiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 12 Lite 5G 2203129G (Global)Xiaomi Redmi 9C (M2006C3MG)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date7/11/2022, Announced: 7/9/20228/12/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 159.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.27 in)77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI269 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features950nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 528905 (v9)
Geekbench: 2943 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@120fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink• Colors: Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
• MIUI 12

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/8GB)Redmi 9C (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.35W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
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