Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi A1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi A1 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3080 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 15748 | Rs. 12990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Mi A1 is Rs. 15748. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi A1 has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi A1 has IPS 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 A1 has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.5% than Xiaomi Mi A1's ~ 70.1%. Xiaomi Mi A1 has 16:9 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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi A1's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi A1's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi A1 | Redmi Note 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 20, 2020 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 155.4 x 7.3 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 199 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 70.1% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | 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, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | 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 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Android One Phone | |
| 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 @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | 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, H.264 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3080 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |