Redmi 9C vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
20Performance23.1
20Display29.7
20.5Camera32.3
38.8Battery46.6
28Features28
1 spec wins — Redmi 9C9 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 31.5 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and display (+10). 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
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $269
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 32 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 39
- 392% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 395 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 110,000Top 99% | 395,000+259%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 6 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP+392% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP+220% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 30 W+200% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+6% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |