Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has better resolution of 1640 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 7499 |
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 November 20, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G is Rs. 7499.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G's 6.88 inch screen. Both the phones have LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi 9's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 9 | Redmi A4 |
| 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 | November 20, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 212.35 g |
| Colors | Starry black, Sparkle Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 90% |
| Features | Brightness: 600 nits, TÜV low blue light certification TÜV flicker-free certification TÜV Circadian Friendly | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Extra Features | Mono Speaker, Single Mic, LPDDR4x RAM, How Many Years of OS+ Security Updates Support: 2+4 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | HDR, 10x Zoom with Steering UI |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2xA78@ 2.0GHz+6xA55@ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |