How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 23.6/100 overall; Redmi 9C scores 24.7/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 5 individual spec rows, Redmi 9C wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the Redmi 9C?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Stronger features score: 33 vs 28; 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB; 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W; 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP; 23% higher Main camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP. Redmi 9C advantages: Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29; 87% higher Screen size: 6.53 ″ vs 3.5 ″; 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh; Lower launch price: $119 vs $450.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or Redmi 9C?

Redmi 9C launched cheaper at $119, versus $450 for the Minimal Phone 2.

Minimal Phone 2 vs Redmi 9C

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$450

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

20Performance20

20Display20

21.8Camera20.5

29.4Battery38.8

33.3Features28

5 spec wins — Minimal Phone 22 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Minimal Phone 2 scores 23.6 against 24.7 for Redmi 9C. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 9C edges ahead in battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
23% higher Main camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
87% higher Screen size: 6.53 ″ vs 3.5 ″
25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Lower launch price: $119 vs $450

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
Screen size	3.5 ″	6.53 ″+87%
Panel type	E-Ink	IPS LCD
Resolution	960x640	1600x720
Pixel density	300 ppi+12%	269 ppi
Refresh rate	—	60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
Chipset	—	MediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu 10	—	110,000Top 99%
RAM (max)	6 GB+100%	3 GB
Storage options	128GB	32GB / 64GB
Storage type	—	eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
Main camera	16 MP+23%	13 MP
Main aperture	—	f/2.2
Max video	—	1080p@30fps
Front camera	8 MP+60%	5 MP
OIS	—	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
Capacity	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging	18 W+80%	10 W

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
Weight	—	196 g
Thickness	—	9 mm
Frame material	—	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	—	5.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	Micro-USB
eSIM	—	No

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
OS at launch	Android	Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge	—	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 9C
Stereo speakers	—	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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