Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 9990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 25, 2021. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is Rs. 9990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.6% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021'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 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
| General | ||
| 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 | March 12, 2020 | May 25, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes |
| 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro ) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP f/2 (Main) | 13 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |