Redmi 9 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro
20Performance20.6
29.6Display29.7
20.5Camera33.1
39Battery34.1
28Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi 98 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 28.4 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and performance (+1). Redmi 9 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 battery score: 39 vs 34
- 12% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 21
- 392% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 13 MP
- 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 500 vs 410
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| AnTuTu 10 | 260,000Top 96% | 315,000+21%Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Top 97% | 500+22%Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Top 97% | 1,600+21%Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP+392% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+12% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm+3% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |