Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Xiaomi Mi Play comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi Play has better resolution of 2280 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 | Xiaomi Mi Play |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 5.84 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 11700 |
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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. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is December 24, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi Play is Rs. 11700.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi Play's 5.84 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi Play has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi Play has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi Play has 19:9 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's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi Play's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi Play will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 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 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi Play |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 9 | Play |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 27, 2020 | December 24, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 71.89 x 147.76 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 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 | 5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | |
| 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, (Hybrid Slot), 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, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 + 2 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 | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | IMG GE8320 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |