Xiaomi Redmi 9i (128GB) vs Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi 12X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.28"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
128GB (103GB available) |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Model | Redmi 9i (128GB) | 12X (128GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9i M2006C3LII | Xiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China) |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/18/2020, Announced: 9/15/2020 | 12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) | 69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.28" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 419 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch rate: 480Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
User Interface | MIUI 12.5 | MIUI 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9) Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (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 | 300/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX766 |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon |
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 | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
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 | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (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: Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | • Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple • LiquidCool |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 9i (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) |