Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Realme 9 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 9 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Realme 9 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Realme 9 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18149 | Rs. 10799 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149. The launch Date of the second phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G is Rs. 10799.
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 6.22 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 9 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 9 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Realme 9 5G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Realme 9 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8 | 9 5G |
| 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 | March 10, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 90.5% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit (Maximum 600 nit (Sunlight)), Color Saturation: 96% NTSC |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | NightScape, Professional, Panoramic, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow Motion, Hypertext, Super Macro, Street Photography, 20 Continous Shooting |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |