Realme 5i
#2351
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
#3505Category Breakdown
Realme 5i
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Performance
68.568.2
Camera
64.228.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.516.7
Connectivity
57.650.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.740.5
Summary
- The Realme 5i features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9C has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD, both with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 5i is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, offering a more efficient processing capability compared to the Helio G35 in the Redmi 9C.
- The camera setup on the Realme 5i includes a 12 MP main sensor, while the Redmi 9C has a 13 MP main sensor, but the Realme 5i supports 4K video recording, whereas the Redmi 9C is limited to 1080p.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The Realme 5i runs on Android 9.0 with Realme UI, while the Redmi 9C comes with Android 10 and MIUI 12, providing a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices using plastic frames and weighing nearly the same, although the Realme 5i has a glass front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 5i
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
General
Release Date
2020, January 06
2020, June 30
Announced
2020, January 06
2020, June 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 610
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
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
164.4 x 75 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
164.9 x 77 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Blue, Green
Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity