Gionee M12
#2537
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
#2541Category Breakdown
Gionee M12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.944.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.660.6
Summary
- The Gionee M12 features a 6.55-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M12 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A25 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 utilizes the more capable Helio G85, offering superior processing power.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Redmi Note 9 includes additional lenses for ultrawide, macro, and depth photography, enhancing versatility.
- The M12 has a larger 5100 mAh battery compared to the 5020 mAh in the Redmi Note 9, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 10, but the Redmi Note 9 is upgradable to Android 11, providing a more future-proof software experience.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Redmi Note 9 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front for added durability, while the M12 has a glass front but lacks this protection.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee M12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
General
Release Date
2020, November 16
2020, April 30
Announced
2020, November 16
2020, April 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm) - model 1Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - model 2
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - model 1Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - model 2
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, (ultrawide)2 MP (depth)2 MP (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired9W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.9 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.37 in)
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Magic Green, Dazzling Black
Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
OS Version
Android 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes