Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9


Quick Comparison


Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameXiaomi Redmi 5Xiaomi Redmi 9
RAM4 GB4 GB
Display5.7 in6.53 in
Internal Memory64 GB64 GB
Battery3300 mAh5000 mAh
Camera12 MP13 MP + 2 MP Dual
PriceRs. 8499Rs. 9999

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 9999.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81% than Xiaomi Redmi 5's ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 10 version.

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Full Comparison


NameXiaomi Redmi 5Xiaomi Redmi 9
General
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 20, 2018August 27, 2020
Design
Dimensions72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm
Weight157 g196 g
Display
TypeColor IPS Screen (16M colors Colors)Color LCD Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio18:920:9
PPI~ 282 PPI~ 269 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 75.9%~ 81%
FeaturesCorning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection
NotchYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB64 GB
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GBYes, upto 512 GB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
VoLTEYesYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
BluetoothYes, v4.2, A2DP, LEYes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USBYes, microUSB v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-goUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYesNo
Extra
GPSwith A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, RearYes, Rear
Face UnlockYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassVibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
Splash ResistantYes, Protected by P2i
Camera
Rear Camera12 MP f/2.2 (Main) with autofocus13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle)
2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus
FeaturesFace detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focusHDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera5 MP with Flash5 MP f/2.2
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v7.1.2 (Nougat)Android v10
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 450MediaTek Helio G35
CPU1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core DetailsOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53Arm Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506IMG PowerVR GE8320
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
SupportsMMS, Instant Messaging
EmailYes, with Push EmailYes
MusicMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACYes
VideoDivX, MP4Yes
FM RadioYesYes
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time37 hours
Music Playback Time164 hours

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