Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
20.6Performance23.1
29.7Display29.7
33.1Camera32.3
34.1Battery46.6
28Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro6 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 31.5 to 28.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and performance (+3). Redmi Note 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $269
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 34
- 67% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 18 W
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 500
- 25% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 315,000
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,600
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 315,000Top 89% | 395,000+25%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 500Top 91% | 730+46%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600Top 91% | 1,900+19%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,020 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+4% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |