Realme 8i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 8i and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 8i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9399 | Rs. 12990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2021. The cost of Realme 8i is Rs. 9399. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Realme 8i's 6.6 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Realme 8i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 8i's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 8i will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 8i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| 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 | September 09, 2021 | July 20, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 164.1 x 8.5 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 180Hz Touch , 480 nits Maximum Brightness, 1200:1 Screen Contrast, 96% Color Saturation, COG Sealing Process | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C 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, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Portrait ) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro ) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Ultra Steady Video, Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.05 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 13 MP f/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | 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 | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |