Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 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 Redmi 5 which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 12990 |
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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. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 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 Redmi 5 has only 282 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 Redmi 5's ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 18:9 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 Redmi 5's 12 MP 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 Redmi 5's 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 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | 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 | March 20, 2018 | July 20, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 199 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, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | 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, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | 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 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 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, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| 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 | 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 | |