Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 39490 | Rs. 11290 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 is Rs. 39490. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 11290.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 has larger screen size of 6.39 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 9 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 403 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.2% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Mi 9 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 has 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera. Xiaomi Mi 9 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 8's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 9.0.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| 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 | February, 2019 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 191 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.2% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| 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 v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Dedicated Macro Camera) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 13 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |