Redmi 9 vs Redmi 9A
20Performance20
29.6Display20
20.5Camera20.5
39Battery38.8
28Features20
7 spec wins — Redmi 92 spec wins — Redmi 9A
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 9 wins this phone face-off, 26.6 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and features (+8). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 160% higher AnTuTu 10: 260,000 vs 100,000
- 100% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 2 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $149
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+46% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 260,000+160%Top 96% | 100,000Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Top 97% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Top 97% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 194 g+2% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9 mm+1% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |