Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.158.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ and Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport share similar build quality, with both featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1600 pixels and weighing 194g.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 9 Activ is equipped with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, offering slightly better processing power compared to the Helio G25 in the Redmi 9A Sport.
- Both models have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 9A Sport can record at 60fps, while the Redmi 9 Activ is limited to 30fps.
- Both devices house a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging and run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a similar software experience.
- The Redmi 9 Activ offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities compared to the Redmi 9A Sport.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
General
Release Date
2021, September 24
2021, September 28
Announced
2021, September 24
2021, September 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
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
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
194 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue
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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
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, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

