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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) 05Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)

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!


37 Common items in both devices
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
ModelRedmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG
Country or region availableIndia(Global, International)
India, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date3/25/20204/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 354872 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.41.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 120°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/1.52" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
• 20:9 display (450 nits)
• MIUI 11
• Colors: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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