Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi CC9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4030
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) |
Other model names | 小米CC9 6GB RAM + 128GB | Redmi Note 12S (NFC) |
Country or region available | China | (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 7/24/2019 | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 |
Depth | 8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 6.43" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 430nits[typ] HDR8 | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 10 | MIUI 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | 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 | 800/150 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.6µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
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 Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4030 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Blue | • Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi CC9 (128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |