Realme Narzo 90x has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Realme Narzo 90x which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Realme Narzo 90x has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme Narzo 90x |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11001 | Rs. 15999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 11001. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90x is Rs. 15999.
Realme Narzo 90x has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90x has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Narzo 90x has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Realme Narzo 90x's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Realme Narzo 90x has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Realme Narzo 90x's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme Narzo 90x's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme Narzo 90x |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | Narzo 90x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 20, 2020 | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | realme NARZO 90x 5G x1, Charger x1, USB data cable x1, SIM Ejector Tool x1, Protective Case x1, Quick Guide x1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 77.93 x 166.07 x 8.28 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 212 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Flash Blue, Nitro Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 975 nits(typ)/1200 nits(HBM) | |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Proximity, Ambient light, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust 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) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 Camera | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 8 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| NPU | 6nm | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | OReality Audio | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |