Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better resolution of 2400 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 Pro Max |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 16990 |
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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 March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is Rs. 16990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5's 5.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5 has only 282 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.6% than Xiaomi Redmi 5's ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
| 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 | March 12, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 209 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 | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 84.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 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 v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 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, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 618 |
| 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-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | |