Ulefone Armor X8i
#4027
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
#4311Category Breakdown
Ulefone Armor X8i
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Performance
64.069.5
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.544.2
Battery
36.033.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
65.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.834.7
Summary
- The Ulefone Armor X8i features a rugged build with a weight of 256g and dimensions of 160.3 x 79 x 13.8 mm, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9i is lighter at 194g and slimmer at 164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm.
- The Armor X8i has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Redmi 9i's larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Armor X8i is powered by the Mediatek Helio A25 chipset with 3GB RAM, whereas the Redmi 9i uses the Helio G25 with 4GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9i has a more advanced autofocus system, while the Armor X8i offers an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Redmi's 5 MP.
- The Armor X8i has a slightly larger 5080 mAh battery versus the Redmi 9i's 5000 mAh, but both support 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Armor X8i runs Android 11, while the Redmi 9i operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the Armor X8i.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Ulefone Armor X8i
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
General
Release Date
2021, September 23
2020, September 15
Announced
2021, September 23
2020, September 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 270 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 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
Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5080 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5080 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.3 x 79 x 13.8 mm (6.31 x 3.11 x 0.54 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
256 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Red
Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat7 300/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
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 11
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass