Realme 9 5G SE vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 9 5G SE has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 9 5G SE has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 9 5G SE | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 7459 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G SE is Rs. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7459.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Realme 9 5G SE's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 9 5G SE has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 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 ~ 84.1%. Realme 9 5G SE has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 9 5G SE's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G SE's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 5G SE 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 A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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 15 version.
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| Name | Realme 9 5G SE | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9 5G SE | 25028RN03I |
| 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 10, 2022 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164.4 x 8.5 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit, Color Saturation: 96%, Supports Sunlight Screen, | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Nightscape, Panoramic, Professional, Timelapse Photography, Video Background Bokeh, Portrait, HDR, Super Mircro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty Filter, Filters, Colorful Mode, Hypertext, Portrait Distortion Correction, Tilt Shift, AI ID Photo | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | 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, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |