Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9i and Xiaomi Redmi 8: 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 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 9i, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 400 nits
- against 270 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 194 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 492
- against 185
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 9i | 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 | 185 | 492 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | 1,701 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 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 | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | 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 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 270 nits | 400 nits Best value |
| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 9i | 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 | 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 B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | 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, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | 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 | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 75 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 9i | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2006C3LII | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH |
