Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2967Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
#2696Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
43.143.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.560.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, plastic back, and plastic frame, both weighing 198g and having identical dimensions.
- They both have a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, but the Redmi 9 offers more RAM and storage options.
- The camera systems are identical, with a 13 MP main sensor and various auxiliary lenses, capable of recording 1080p video.
- Both models are equipped with a 5020mAh battery and support 18W charging.
- However, the Redmi 9 Prime runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10, while the Redmi 9 can be upgraded to MIUI 13 and Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
General
Release Date
2020, June 10
2020, August 04
Announced
2020, June 10
2020, August 04
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
198 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
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 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes