Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9i. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9i
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9i | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8001 | Rs. 59228 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 8001. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is Rs. 59228.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 6.39 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 9i's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9i has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9i's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9i'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.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9i | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| 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 | September 15, 2020 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 85.2% |
| Features | HDR10 - DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with autofocus | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |