Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Compare the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 to find out which smartphone is the better choice for you. Discover the differences in design, performance, camera capabilities, and more. Make an informed decision on your next smartphone upgrade.

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED	6.53-inch IPS LCD
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
Refresh Rate	90Hz	60Hz
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Main Camera	108MP wide (f/1.9) 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) 5MP macro (f/2.4) 2MP depth (f/2.4)	48MP wide (f/1.8) 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) 2MP macro (f/2.4) 2MP depth (f/2.4)
Front Camera	20MP (f/2.2)	13MP (f/2.3)
Video Recording	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps	1080p@30fps
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5020mAh
Charging	33W Fast Charging	18W Fast Charging
Biometric Authentication	In-display Fingerprint Sensor	Rear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Operating System	MIUI 13 based on Android 12	MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Connectivity	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC	4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
MicroSD Slot	No	Yes (dedicated slot)
Dimensions	164.3 x 76.2 x 8.9 mm	162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm
Weight	205g	199g
Colors	Various	Various