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Phone Names Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Realme 9i 5G
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA1, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2022, October 272022, August 18
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, January 11Available. Released 2022, August 24
Body
Dimensions165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)187 g (6.60 oz)
 IP53, dust and splash resistant-
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Panda Glass
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Size6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57 MC2
OSAndroid 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
 UFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Single-8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Unspecified MP, 46mm (telephoto) 2 MP (macro)
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR, panorama
Single13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker YesYes
 24-bit/192kHz audio-
Comms
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared portYes-
NFCYes (market/region dependent)No
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioUnspecifiedNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging33W wired, 50% in 22 min18W wired
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsFrosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique BlueSoulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
Models22111317I, 22111317GRMX3612
Price€ 151.99 / $ 219.99 / ₹ 11,999About 180 EUR
SAR1.09 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)-
SAR EU0.68 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)-
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 101h -
Camera Photo / Video-
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)-
Loudspeaker -28.0 LUFS (Good) -
Performance AnTuTu: 360745 (v9) GeekBench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)-
OUR TESTS
BatteryActive use score 10:58h-
Battery (old)Endurance rating 101h-
CameraPhoto / Video-
Display706 nits max brightness (measured)-
Loudspeaker-28.0 LUFS (Good)-
PerformanceAnTuTu: 360745 (v9) GeekBench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)-