In depth comparison and review of ZTE Axon 9 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 156.5 mm | 162.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has greater height than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
| Width | 74.5 mm | 76 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has greater width than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
| Weight | - | 187 g | |
| Body Colour | Blue | Midnight black | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | ZTE Axon 9 Pro is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head), 2.59 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Flow AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.21" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2248 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better screen resolution than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | - | 900 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 5000000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | Reading mode, Sunlight mode, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.65 GHz | 2.6 GHz | ZTE Axon 9 Pro has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | ZTE Axon 9 Pro has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G68 |
| MEMORY | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 |
| CAMERA | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better camera resolution than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.56" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX766 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.75 | F/1.88 | ZTE Axon 9 Pro has better lens aperture than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | 4-in-1 to 2μm pixel, Ecosphere engine, Colour engine, Bionic sensing, Accelerating engine, Optic fusion |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 20 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ZTE Axon 9 Pro has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 119 degree(s) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | ZTE Axon 9 Pro has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon 9 Pro. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Turbo charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | ZTE Axon 9 Pro can be charged wirelessly. |
| Run Time Details | - | Continuous browsing: up to 7 hrs Playback (video): up to 10 hrs Gaming: up to 4 hrs |
| CELLULAR | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | - | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), AWB | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support, Dolby Atmos sound technology | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio certified, Hi-Res audio wireless |
| FEATURES | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, RGB sensor, gravity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Three microphones | Dual stereo speakers, X-axis linear vibration motor, graphite cooling, IR blaster |
| OTHERS | ZTE Axon 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 67W turbo power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |
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