Honor 9X
#2897
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
#1928Category Breakdown
Honor 9X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Performance
74.773.9
Camera
35.548.6
Display
58.972.6
Battery
28.128.1
Build
78.791.1
Connectivity
56.457.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.353.4
Summary
- The Honor 9X features a larger 6.59-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.3-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021, both offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 9X is powered by the Kirin 710F chipset, while the Redmi Note 8 2021 uses the Mediatek Helio G85, with both devices having similar RAM options.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both having a 48 MP main sensor, but the Redmi Note 8 2021 includes an additional ultrawide and macro lens.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 8 2021 supports faster 18W charging compared to the 10W of the Honor 9X.
- The Honor 9X runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, while the Redmi Note 8 2021 operates on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Honor 9X using an aluminum frame and glass back, while the Redmi Note 8 2021 features Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back with a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 9X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
General
Release Date
2019, November 14
2021, May 25
Announced
2019, October 28
2021, May 25
Description
Versions: STK-LX1 (Global)Also known as Honor 9X Premium
N/A
Display
Size
6.59"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710F (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
196.8 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass