Realme 6i
#2540
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
#2541Category Breakdown
Realme 6i
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.944.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.660.6
Summary
- The Realme 6i features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering better pixel density at approximately 395 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by MediaTek chipsets, with the Realme 6i using the Helio G80 and the Redmi Note 9 utilizing the Helio G85, providing comparable performance levels.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both phones featuring a 48 MP main sensor, but the Redmi Note 9 includes an additional depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi Note 9 at 5020 mAh compared to the 5000 mAh in the Realme 6i, although both support 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the Redmi Note 9 is upgradable to Android 11, offering a potentially more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Redmi Note 9 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, providing better protection than the glass front of the Realme 6i.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 6i
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
General
Release Date
2020, March 17
2020, April 30
Announced
2020, March 17
2020, April 30
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 6i for Indian market
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP B/W, f/2.4
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired5W reverse wired
18W wired9W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
199 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White Milk, Green Tea, Blue Soda
Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
OS Version
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes