Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 46290 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 46290. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.8% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 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 v8.1 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 | 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 | May, 2018 | July 20, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 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 | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |