Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 10999 |
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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. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 9's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Quad Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| 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 | August 4, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 198 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 | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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, Beidou |
| 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 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | Yes, P2i Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 13 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| 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 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| 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 | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | 31 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | 185 hours |