Category Breakdown
HMD Aura
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport
Performance
67.369.5
Camera
19.128.4
Display
69.867.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.851.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.740.2
Summary
- The HMD Aura features a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport has a 6.53-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Aura is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9i Sport utilizes the Mediatek Helio G25, with the latter having a higher clock speed.
- Both phones sport a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- They share a 5000 mAh battery capacity with 10W charging, but the Aura runs on Android 13, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Redmi 9i Sport's Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- The Aura is lighter at 175g compared to the 194g of the Redmi 9i Sport, contributing to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport
General
Release Date
2024, May 23
2021, September 28
Announced
2024, May 23
2021, September 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels (~268 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
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Green, Indigo Black
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 802.11 а/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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 13
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

