Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 17999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime is Rs. 17999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime's 6.53 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has 19.5:9 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 Prime's 13 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 9, 2019 | August 4, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 198 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes, P2i Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 13 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2 (Main) | 8 MP f/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |