Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Play9T
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Play9T
Wired charging speed (35W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Redmi 12 5G
Screen size (6.79")
WinsWeight
Play9T
Total weight (197g)
WinsValue
Play9T
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Play9T | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.77" | 6.79" | |
| 720 × 1,610 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| TFT LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| — | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity (ultrasound) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 35W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 197g | 199g | |
| 8.1mm | 8.2mm | |
| — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | |
| — | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest resolution main camera.