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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

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XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9S
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022March 2020
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits–
Display typeFlat Flow AMOLED.IPS LCD and 60 Hz refresh identified by Tech Advisor; DotDisplay, 1,500:1 typical contrast and 84% NTSC typical
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5.Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and Reading mode 2.0
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory6 GB – 8 GB4 GB – 6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.Octa-core Snapdragon 720G at up to 2.3 GHz; 8 nm process and Qualcomm fifth-generation AI engine
GPUMali-G68.Adreno 618
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).UK configurations of 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB; dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB
CoolingTwelve-layer graphite cooling system.–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 79° field of view, six-element lens and autofocus; 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm; up to 8,000 × 6,000 photos
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.8 MP, f/2.2 and 1.12 µm pixels; 119° field of view before distortion correction and 108° after correction
Front camera–16 MP, f/2.48 and 1.0 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR, face recognition, AI beauty, portrait and scene detection
ZoomDigital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).–
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; ultrawide and macro recording, short video and cinematic 4K
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.120 fps slow-motion selfies
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters.Additional 5 MP macro with f/2.4, 1.12 µm pixels and autofocus at 2–10 cm; 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels; night, document, cinematic portrait, 48 MP, Pro, panorama, burst, HDR, timer, levelling, watermark and kaleidoscope modes; 27 rear AI scene tags
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–5,020 mAh typical non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery; maker laboratory claims of 147 hours music, 33 hours calling, 16 hours navigation or 13 hours gaming
Wired charging–Phone supports 18 W wired charging; included adaptor is rated at 22.5 W
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging (Tech Advisor).–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g209 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.8 mm
Height × width162.9 × 76 mm165.75 × 76.68 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53–
MaterialsGlass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Tech Advisor
ColoursMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.Interstellar Grey, Aurora Blue and Glacier White
Water resistance detailIP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.Splash-proof nano-coating; no published IP rating
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.Side fingerprint reader combined with the power button; AI face unlock
Sensors–Z-axis linear vibration motor, fingerprint, distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.1216 ultra-linear speaker with 0.5 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMaker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed.Android 10 with MIUI 11, as reported by both reviews
In the box67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor).Phone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network–Dual SIM VoLTE, subject to local operator support; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.Two nano-SIM slots plus a separate microSD slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2.Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC; functions vary by market.No NFC, as confirmed by both reviews
USBUSB-C (Tech Advisor).USB-C; USB 2.0 controller identified by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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