Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2461Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
#2428Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Performance
69.674.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
69.969.9
Battery
35.935.9
Build
87.388.4
Connectivity
62.554.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.749.1
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.42 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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass