ratings |
Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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key specs |
Display | 6.53-inch | 6.22-inch |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
Front Camera | 5-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
Rear Camera | 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
OS | Android 10 | Android 9 Pie |
Resolution | 720x1600 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
general |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Model | Redmi 9 | Redmi 8 |
Release date | August 27, 2020 | October 9, 2019 |
Launched in India | Yes | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 164.90 x 77.07 x 9.00 | 156.30 x 75.40 x 9.40 |
Weight (g) | 196.00 | 188.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
Fast charging | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Colours | Carbon Black, Sporty Orange, Sky Blue | Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, and Onyx Black |
Removable battery | - | No |
Wireless charging | - | No |
display |
Screen size (inches) | 6.53 | 6.22 |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 720x1600 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
Protection type | - | Gorilla Glass |
hardware |
Processor | octa-core | 2GHz octa-core |
Processor make | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
Internal storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 512 | 512 |
Dedicated microSD slot | Yes | Yes |
camera |
Rear camera | 13-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) | 12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel |
Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes |
Rear flash | Yes | Yes |
Front camera | 5-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) | 8-megapixel |
Front autofocus | - | No |
Front flash | - | No |
software |
Operating system | Android 10 | Android 9 Pie |
Skin | MIUI 12 | MIUI 10 |
connectivity |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 4.20 |
Micro-USB | Yes | - |
Headphones | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
USB Type-C | - | Yes |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | - | Yes |
sim 1 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
sim 2 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
sensors |
Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | - | Yes |