Category Breakdown
vivo Y27 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Performance
84.480.6
Camera
19.153.8
Display
74.872.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.873.7
Connectivity
81.375.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
53.359.8
Summary
- The vivo Y27 5G features a slightly larger 6.64-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 600 nits, compared to the 6.53-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, which has a maximum brightness of 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Y27 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 chipset, while the Redmi Note 9 5G uses the Dimensity 800U, with the latter having a higher clock speed.
- The Y27's rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor, whereas the Redmi Note 9 5G has a 48 MP main sensor along with an ultrawide and macro lens, allowing for more versatility in photography.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 9 5G supports faster charging at 18W compared to the Y27's 15W.
- The build quality of the Y27 includes a glass front and plastic frame, while the Redmi Note 9 5G features Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, providing added durability.
- Lastly, the Y27 runs on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, while the Redmi Note 9 5G operates on an older Android 10 with MIUI 12, which may affect the software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y27 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
General
Release Date
2023, July 12
2020, November 26
Announced
2023, July 12
2020, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.64"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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
15W wiredReverse wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
190 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Colors
Satin Purple, Mystic Black
Gray, Green, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

