Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Realme 9i 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 9i 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 9i 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 9i 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Realme 9i 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11990 | Rs. 12999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 11990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 18, 2022. The cost of Realme 9i 5G is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Realme 9i 5G's 6.6 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Realme's phone has only 400 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 9i 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 9i 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Realme 9i 5G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9i 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 9i 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Realme 9i 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | 9i 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 29, 2019 | August 18, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 75.1 x 164.4 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 90.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 400 nit Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR SA:n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NR NSA:n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP Portrait 2 MP (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Night Mode, Panoramic View, Pro Mode, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Street Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Text Scanner |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v12, upgradable to v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 3.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |