Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)

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

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (228GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.43"1% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP55% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP
+1/1.52" inches32% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+33W22% 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	27W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)2% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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
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.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 20MP25% 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) 400 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps156% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)	小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (6GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	China, (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	3/1/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.43" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
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	400/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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 Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
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: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
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