Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Realme 8 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 8 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 8 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10490 | Rs. 12999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 10490. The launch Date of the second phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Realme 8 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. 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 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Realme 8 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 8 5G's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 8 5G 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'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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 8 5G |
| 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 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 |