Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Mi 9T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 5:13 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9T X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.71"5% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+191 grams (6.69 ounces)1% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1650 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels113% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP38% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/2" inches38% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (Global version) M1903F10G, Xiaomi Redmi K20
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	6/1/2019
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.71" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	800/150 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 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	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
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple	• Colors: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.34W/kg (head), 1.51W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered