Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Realme 8i
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Realme 8i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Realme 8i |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 9999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2021. The cost of Realme 8i is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Realme 8i's 6.6 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Realme 8i has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 8i's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 8i 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 9's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Realme 8i |
| 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 | August 27, 2020 | September 09, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 75.5 x 164.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 194 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 90.8% |
| Features | 180Hz Touch , 480 nits Maximum Brightness, 1200:1 Screen Contrast, 96% Color Saturation, COG Sealing Process | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 256 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Portrait ) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | Ultra Steady Video, Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP f/2.2 | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.05 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Mediatek Helio G96 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| 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 | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |