BLU G61
#4454
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
#3306Category Breakdown
BLU G61
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Performance
56.372.6
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
43.150.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.442.1
Summary
- The BLU G61 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ both feature a similar IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Redmi 9 Activ has a slightly larger screen size at 6.53 inches compared to the G61's 6.5 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 9 Activ is powered by a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, offering better CPU efficiency with a higher clock speed and a more capable GPU, while both devices have 64GB of storage and 3GB of RAM for the G61 and 4GB for the Redmi.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 13 MP main sensor; however, the Redmi 9 Activ includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and a lower 5 MP selfie camera compared to the G61's 8 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging, ensuring similar battery life.
- The software experience differs slightly, as the Redmi 9 Activ runs on MIUI 12 over Android 10, providing additional features not present in the stock Android experience of the G61.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G61
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
General
Release Date
2021, February 09
2021, September 24
Announced
2021, February 09
2021, September 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP0.3 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.8 x 9.3 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Red
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity