Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 or Realme 8i? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 starts at ₹ 10,979 and Realme 8i starts at ₹ 13,595.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches and Realme 8i has screen size of 6.43 inches. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Realme 8i comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.8 and front camera of 13 MP (f/2.3) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4) and front camera of 16 MP Wide Angle Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 8i |
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OS | Android OS, 10 | Android v11 |
Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.43 inches |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G80 |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 74 | 74 | |
OS | Android OS, 10 | Android v11 | |
Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.43 inches | |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G80 |
GENERAL | |||
Colours | Green, Grey, White | ||
Custom UI | MIUI 11 | Realme UI | |
Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android v11 | |
Sim | Dual Sim (nano + nano) | Dual SIM |
DESIGN | |||
Height | 162.3 mm | 158.5 mm | |
Thickness | 8.95 mm | 8.4 mm | |
Weight | 199 g | 182 g | |
Width | 77.2 mm | 73.3 mm |
DISPLAY | |||
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:09 | |
Bezel Less Display | Yes, Punch-hole Display | Yes with punch-hole display | |
Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 273 ppi | |
Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
Screen size | 6.53 inches | 6.43 inches | |
Technology | IPS LCD | ||
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Call Records | Unlimited | ||
Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | ||
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G80 | |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |
External Storage | Up to 512 GB | ||
GPU | ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 | Arm Mali-G52 | |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | ||
Phonebook | Unlimited |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | HDR, Portrait, Panorama | Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Wide, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect Control | |
Front Camera | 13 MP (f/2.3) Camera | 16 MP Wide Angle Camera | |
Primary camera | 48 MP (f/1.8 | 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4) | |
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm | |
Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
FM Radio | Yes | ||
Games | Yes | Yes | |
Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
BATTERY | |||
Capacity | Non-removable Li-ion 5020 mAh battery | Non-Removable Li-Po 4400 mAh Battery |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.0 | |
Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
Edge | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | A-GPS | |
Speed | HSPA, LTE | ||
USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | USB-C v2.0 | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, with Mobile Hotspot |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | Yes | UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Face Unlock | Yes | ||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear | |
Other Features | Face Unlock, Reverse charging, Splash resistant | Torch | |
Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, IR sensor. Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, gyro | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes up with a weight of 199 g whereas Realme 8i weights around 182 g. Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is 8.95 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.4 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches whereas other comes up with 6.43 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2340 pixels and 720 x 1600 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses undefined and latter uses IPS LCD.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes up with primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.8 whereas Realme 8i comes up with 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Portrait, Panorama .