Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9890 | Rs. 18149 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 9890. The launch Date of the second phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has display density of 271 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 9's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 8 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 9.0 version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| 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 | October 9, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 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 | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 271 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 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, v4.2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP f/2.2 | 8 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |