Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Xiaomi Redmi 9C: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 9A, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 9C, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,490
- against 102,778
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 810
- against 521
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 50 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,778 | 110,490 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 185 | 189 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | 810 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Grey, Yellow, Blue, Black, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.9 W/kg | 0.57 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.65 W/kg Best value | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.4 W/kg | 0.37 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.14 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI, M2006C3LC, M2004C3L | M2006C3MNG |
