Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 6499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Quad 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 v10 (Q) and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 9 Prime | 25028RN03I |
| 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 | August 4, 2020 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| 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 |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |