Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22301 | Rs. 39490 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 is Rs. 22301. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 is Rs. 39490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Mi 9's 6.39 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi Mi 9 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 8 has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.2% than Xiaomi Mi 8's ~ 83.8%. Xiaomi Mi 8 has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 8's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9's 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 | Mi 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 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 85.2% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 640 |
| 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/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |