Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 39490 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 is Rs. 39490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 has larger screen size of 6.39 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 403 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.2% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9's 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Mi 9 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 Note 8's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 9.0.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 |
| 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 | October 16, 2019 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 85.2% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Dedicated Macro Camera) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Main) | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |