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Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) 21Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

200
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB) Compare Xiaomi 12T Pro X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)

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12T Pro (256GB/12GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)96%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (111GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+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
+6.67"4%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.22" inches109%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 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 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+120W7 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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+201 grams (7.04 ounces)2%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1220x2712 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels29%
Higher resolution screen
446 PPIvs+514 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Model12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 12T Pro 22081212UG (Global)Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) SM-G9600/DS (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/20228/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1220x2712 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)446 PPI514 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 900nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch sampling rate: 480Hz
HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14One UI 2.0 / 2.5

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUOcta-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:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1032185 (v9)
Geekbench: 4081 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1200/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 75)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.22" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.47" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
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, Silver, Blue• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
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