Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
#3409
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport
#3544Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport
Performance
72.769.5
Camera
28.428.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
50.751.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.340.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Redmi 9i Sport share similar build quality, featuring identical dimensions and weight, both constructed with standard materials and lacking water resistance.
- They have the same 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 9 is powered by the Helio G35 chipset, while the Redmi 9i Sport uses the Helio G25, resulting in slightly better processing capabilities for the former.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP front camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
- Battery life is also the same, with both models housing a 5000 mAh battery and supporting 10W charging.
- Software experience on both devices is consistent, running Android 10 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport
General
Release Date
2020, August 27
2021, September 28
Announced
2020, August 27
2021, September 28
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Global market
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
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 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 а/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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass