Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 9T vs Realme 8 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9T and Realme 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 8 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 9T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Realme 8 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 366,200
- against 177,917
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 400 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 177,917 | 366,200 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x Kryo 260 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 4x Kryo 260 Silver at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Orange, Green | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 83.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant, Splash Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPS LCD Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.6 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.81 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 9T | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | J19S, M2010J19SG, M2010J19SY | RMX3241 |
