Both Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 11265 | Rs. 8999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 4, 2020. The cost of Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11265. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 8999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.52 inch screen. Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 10.0 version.
| Name | Realme 5i (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | 5i | Redmi Note 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 4, 2020 | July 20, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 164.4 x 9 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Night Mode, Corning Gorilla Glass | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GALILEO, Beidou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | PDAF, 10x Digital Zoom, AI HDR, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chroma Boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama Mode, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) Screen Flash Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | 10W Charging Power | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |