Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 14998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14998.
Display comparison
Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP Quad Rear Camera. Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | 8 5G |
| 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 | July 20, 2020 | April 22, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 90.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Proximity, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Gyro-meter, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 B&W Portrait |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | 31 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | 153 hours |