Redmi Note 9 is a Xiaomi mobile phone that has been brought to succeed Redmi Note 8. The four-core camera has been retained, as well as the eight-core processor and 64GB or 128GB storage options. However, the smartphone features a screen and battery changes. Check below what has changed in the generation of phones.
Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 9
| Specifications | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | November 2019 | June 2020 |
| Current price | $165 | $189 |
| Screen | 6.3 inches | 6.53 inches |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD + (2340 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD + (2340 x 1080 pixels) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 665 (up to 2.0 GHz) | MediaTek Helio G85 (up to 2.0 GHz) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3/4 GB |
| Storage | 64/128 GB | 64/128 GB |
| Memory card | yes, microSD up to 256 GB | yes, microSD up to 512 GB |
| Main camera | Quad camera: 48, 8, 2, and 2 MP | Quad camera: 48, 8, 2, and 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Operating system | Android 9 (Pie) | Android 10 |
| Dimensions and weight | 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.35 mm; 190 g | 16.23 x 7.72 x 0.88cm; 199 g |
| Available colors | Blue, Black, and White | Gray, Green, and White |
Screen and Design
Redmi Note 9 already has a different design in comparison to Redmi Note 8. It no longer comes with a notch, instead, it has the front camera in a hole inside the screen. The rear has a softer and more discreet degradation than its predecessor. The Redmi Note 8 has a drop-shaped cutout and comes with a curved back color effect.
Cell phones are also different in the camera position. The Redmi Note 9 arrangement is in a centered rectangle next to the biometric sensor. The Redmi Note 8 set is located in the upper left corner forming a vertical line.
The screen jumped from 6.3 inches on the previous model to 6.53 inches on Redmi Note 9. Both feature LCD panels with Full HD+ resolution (2340 x 1080), color temperature adjustment, and TÜV Rheinland Eye Confort certification for emitting less blue light.
The new model is available in gray, green, and white, while the Redmi Note 8 can be found in white, black, and blue.
Camera
There are no major changes in the camera. The two models have the same fourfold set divided as follows:
- Main lens 48 MP
- Ultra-wide 8 MP
- 2 MP Macro
- 2 MP Telephoto lens
The smartphones also have a 13-megapixel front sensor (f/2.0 aperture). They also feature photography features such as portrait mode, night mode, distortion correction caused by the ultra-wide lens, and scene detection with artificial intelligence.
Performance
Both smartphones feature octa-core processors with speeds up to 2 GHz. The difference is in the manufacturer. While Redmi Note 8 relies on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665, Redmi Note 9 comes with MediaTek Helio G85. They also have 4 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB storage. The release also comes with a 3 GB RAM option.
In both cases, it is possible to expand the storage with a microSD card. In the latest one, it is possible to expand by 512 GB, while Redmi Note 8 has memory card support of up to 256 GB.
Battery
Redmi Note 9 has a larger battery than the previous model. It comes with 5,020 mAh against 4,000 mAh of Redmi Note 8. Both bring fast recharging, but neither features wireless charging.
Android and Additional Features
Android 10 is present in both smartphones, but Redmi Note 8 left the factory with Android 9 (Pie) and then received the update for the most recent Google system. Both phones run the MIUI interface, Xiaomi’s own.
Redmi Note 9 comes back with Bluetooth 5.0, which was also present in Redmi Note 7. Meanwhile, Note 8 comes with Bluetooth 4.2. Xiaomi has not yet brought NFC to these devices, which means that they do not make payments with proximity.
Price and Availability
Redmi Note 8 is currently being sold on Amazon for prices around $165. Redmi Note 9 with 128GB is sold on Amazon for $189.
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