Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport and Xiaomi Redmi 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- against 9.4 mm
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 194 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,778 | 89,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 492 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,701 |
| 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 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Blue | Black, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 81.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.34 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 9i Sport | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH |
