Category Breakdown
vivo Y56
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
Performance
83.980.5
Camera
19.153.8
Display
58.972.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.887.3
Connectivity
75.381.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.462.8
Summary
- The vivo Y56 features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Y56 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9T uses the Dimensity 800U, offering slightly higher CPU speeds.
- The Y56's rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor, compared to the 48 MP main camera on the Redmi Note 9T, which also has additional macro capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Y56 runs on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, while the Redmi Note 9T operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Y56 being lighter at 184g and featuring a plastic frame, while the Redmi Note 9T includes Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and weighs 199g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y56
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
General
Release Date
2023, February 17
2021, January 08
Announced
2023, February 17
2021, January 08
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 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 700 (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 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 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
18W wired
18W wired, 33% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
184 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Orange Shimmer, Black Engine
Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / 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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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

