Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 10190 |
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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 August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10190.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 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 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 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 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| 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 | August 27, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 196 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 81% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| 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 | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Main) | 5 MP f/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | Arm Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | 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 |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 37 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |