Xiaomi 12S (512GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)

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

7/19/2022 8:50 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 7:47 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Xiaomi 12S (512GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB) Compare Xiaomi 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (512GB)

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!

30 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (455GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+419 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.28" inches56% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+67W3 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.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.28"	vs	+6.53"4% Larger screen
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4500 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
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Model	12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Other model names	小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC	Mi Redmi Note 9 CX295VRD, CX295CIN
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.28" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green	• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12S (512GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)