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Redmi 9C vs Vivo T5 5G

Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo T5 5G
57.9Inno Score
20Performance46.7
20Display73.7
20.5Camera45.9
38.8Battery70.9
28Features57.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 9C13 spec wins — Vivo T5 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo T5 5G wins this phone face-off, 57.9 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+54) and battery (+32). 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

  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo T5 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
Screen size6.53 ″6.83 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1600x7201260x2800
Pixel density269 ppi449 ppi+67%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness—3,000 nits
Screen-to-body—93.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo
AnTuTu110,000—
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options32GB / 64GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh7,050 mAh+41%
Wired charging10 W44 W+340%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
Weight196 g+2%199 g
Thickness9 mm7.9 mm+12%
IP rating—IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecRedmi 9CVivo T5 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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