Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 9
20Performance20
31.2Display29.6
29.8Camera29.8
29.4Battery39
20Features28
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 86 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 wins this phone face-off, 28.5 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and features (+8). Redmi Note 8 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
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 420 vs 330
- 26% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.53 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 250,000Top 97% | 270,000+8%Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 330Top 100% | 420+27%Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,300Top 99% | 1,350+4%Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+6% | 8.9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | 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 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |