Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
20Performance23.6
29.6Display35.4
20.5Camera32.3
39Battery40.8
28Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi 912 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite wins this phone face-off, 31.6 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and display (+6). 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
- 18% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,250 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 32 vs 21
- 392% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Snapdragon 732G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 260,000Top 96% | 410,000+58%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Top 97% | 740+80%Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Top 97% | 1,950+48%Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP+392% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+18% | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 159 g+20% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 6.8 mm+25% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |