Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 9i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9i 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.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 8990 |
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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 September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 8990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9i 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 9i has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 13 MP Rear Camera outshines 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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | Redmi 9i |
| 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 | March 20, 2018 | September 15, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 194 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 81% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |