Category Breakdown
BLU G61
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.158.4
Summary
- The BLU G61 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A both feature a similar build quality with plastic bodies and weigh 196g, but the Redmi 9A has slightly larger dimensions.
- The displays are comparable, with both using IPS LCD technology and offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, although the Redmi 9A has a peak brightness of 400 nits.
- In terms of performance, the BLU G61 is equipped with an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU, while the Redmi 9A utilizes a Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, which may provide better graphics performance.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9A offers a wider aperture and supports video recording at 60fps.
- Both devices feature a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging, and they run on Android 10, with the Redmi 9A being upgradable to Android 11 and MIUI 12, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G61
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2021, February 09
2020, June 30
Announced
2021, February 09
2020, June 30
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP0.3 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Red
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

