Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 9i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 8999 |
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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 September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i 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 9i's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 13 MP 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 9i'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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi 9i |
| 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 | September 15, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 194 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS 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 | 64 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 |
| 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, 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | 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) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 5 MP |
| 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 G25 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| 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 | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 31 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |