Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 9i
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Realme 9i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 9i |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 12490 |
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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. 12990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 18, 2022 . The cost of Realme 9i is Rs. 12490.
Display comparison
Realme 9i has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 9i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 9i's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9i 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 9i |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | 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 | July 20, 2020 | January 18, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 75.7 x 164.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | 180Hz Touch , 1500:1 Screen Contrast, 480 nit Brightness, 96% Color Saturation, Supports Sunlight Screen, COG Sealing Process, In-Cell Touch Panel Technology, 10 Touch Points |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 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 |
| 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 | 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, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Speakers | |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 B&W Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Super Text, Ultra macro, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |