Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Global) vs Redmi 8 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Global)	Redmi 8
key specs
Display	6.53-inch	6.22-inch
Processor	MediaTek Helio G80	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Front Camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel	12-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	3GB	4GB
Storage	32GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	5020mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android	Android 9 Pie
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1520 pixels
general
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 9 (Global)	Redmi 8
Release date	June 10, 2020	October 9, 2019
Launched in India	No	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	163.32 x 77.01 x 9.01	156.30 x 75.40 x 9.40
Weight (g)	198.00	188.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5020	5000
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Quick Charge 3.0	Proprietary
Colours	Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green	Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, and Onyx Black
Wireless charging	-	No
display
Screen size (inches)	6.53	6.22
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	19:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	394	-
hardware
Processor	2GHz octa-core	2GHz octa-core
Processor make	MediaTek Helio G80	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
RAM	3GB	4GB
Internal storage	32GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	512
camera
Rear camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel	12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.0)	8-megapixel
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
Rear flash	-	Yes
Front autofocus	-	No
Front flash	-	No
software
Operating system	Android	Android 9 Pie
Skin	MIUI	MIUI 10
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 4.20
NFC	Yes	-
Infrared	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
ratings
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