Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 9
20.6Performance20
29.7Display29.6
33.1Camera29.8
34.1Battery39
28Features28
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro2 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 8 Pro scores 28.4 against 28.5 for Redmi Note 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 9 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 30
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 500 vs 420
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 34
- 12% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 315,000+17%Top 89% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 500+19%Top 91% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600+19%Top 91% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,020 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |