Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 8999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 8999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 5.5 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.5% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's ~ 72.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 16 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 10.0 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 3 | Redmi Note 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2016 | July 20, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 150 x 8.69 mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 199 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 72.4% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4050 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |