Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi K20
Performance
76.577.4
Camera
66.267.3
Display
79.483.7
Battery
29.128.1
Build
95.495.7
Connectivity
63.864.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
56.657.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi K20 both feature a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 9 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, while the K20 uses the more advanced Snapdragon 730, providing slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the K20 includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing its versatility.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Mi 9 Lite at 4030 mAh and the K20 at 4000 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, though the K20 is slightly heavier.
- Software-wise, the Mi 9 Lite runs MIUI 11 based on Android 9, while the K20 comes with MIUI 12, offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi K20
General
Release Date
2019, September 16
2019
Announced
2019, September 16
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.39"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR, 430 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4030 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4030 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.34 in)
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
Weight
179 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Aurora Blue, Onyx Grey
Carbon black, Red flame, Glacier blue, Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

