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Mi 12S vs Reno9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Xiaomi · 2022

Mi 12S

Price on request

83.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

Oppo · 2022

Reno9

Price on request

83.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Mi 12S:

✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.28" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Reno9:

✓8g lighter chassis (174g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Mi 12S	Reno9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.28"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (419 ppi)	1080x2412 (394 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	63.7 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm	162.3 x 74.2 x 7.19 mm
Weight	182 g	174 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	67W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Mi 12S edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Mi 12S ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Mi 12S:

Balanced specifications with Xiaomi hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

When to buy Reno9:

Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50.3 MP · Lighter body: 174g (8g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S vs Reno9

Which phone is better: Mi 12S or Reno9?

Mi 12S leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to Reno9 (83.5/100), driven by advantages in Balanced specifications with Xiaomi hardware design and Runs Android with optimized security support.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S and Reno9?

Mi 12S is equipped with a 6.28-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Reno9 features a 6.7-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S and Reno9?

In lab hardware evaluations, Mi 12S scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Reno9 scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Mi 12S edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S vs Reno9

Which phone is better: Mi 12S or Reno9?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S and Reno9?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S and Reno9?

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