Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better resolution of 2160 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10990 | Rs. 10899 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Rs. 10990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 10899.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has screen size of 5.99 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 has only 269 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 196 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | 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 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP with autofocus | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP with Flash | 5 MP f/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |