Category Breakdown
Realme C11
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Realme C11 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A both feature a similar build quality with plastic bodies and weigh 196g, but the Redmi 9A is slightly larger and wider.
- In terms of display, the Redmi 9A offers a marginally larger 6.53-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, compared to the C11's 6.5 inches at 720 x 1560 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the C11 is powered by the Helio G35, while the Redmi 9A uses the Helio G25, with both having similar RAM options.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 9A supports video recording at 60fps.
- Both devices have a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging, providing similar longevity.
- Software experience differs slightly, as the C11 runs Realme UI on Android 10, while the Redmi 9A comes with MIUI 12 based on Android 10, with the option to upgrade to Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C11
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2020, June 30
2020, June 30
Announced
2020, June 30
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 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 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
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.36 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
Mint Green, Pepper Grey
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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

