Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.26 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3350 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9490 | Rs. 14928 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 9490. The launch Date of the second phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is Rs. 14928.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has screen size of 6.26 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.5% than Xiaomi Redmi 9's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 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 v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 9 | Mi 8 Youth |
| 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, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 75.8 x 156.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 82.5% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 24 MP Notch |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS(threaded view), MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |