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Redmi 9C vs Redmi A5

Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display44.1
20.5Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
28Features20
2 spec wins — Redmi 9C9 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi A5 wins this phone face-off, 30.2 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and camera (+6). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 26 vs 21
  • 146% higher Main camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
Screen size6.53 ″6.88 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1600x720720x1640
Pixel density269 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu110,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options32GB / 64GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
Main camera13 MP32 MP+146%
Main aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging10 W15 W+50%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
Weight196 g193 g+2%
Thickness9 mm8.3 mm+8%
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesNo
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9CRedmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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