Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8Xiaomi Redmi 8Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 9
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Global · 3GB · 32GB · NFC
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
63 reviews
7.7
237 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9

Specs Xiaomi Redmi 8 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 9 prices Xiaomi Redmi 9
Global · 3GB · 32GB · NFC
Inches 6.22" 6.53"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
156.5 mm
9.4 mm 		77.0 mm
163.3 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 198 g
Micro SnapD. 439
Octa-Core 		Helio G80
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 118.350
v9 		203.078
v8
Battery 5000 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13B10
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Redmi8, Red Rice 8, Red Rice8, M1908C3IG M2004J19AG

Release Date
Release date October 2019,
6 years ago 		June 2020,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Size
75.4 mm • 156.5 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 163.3 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 198 g
Usable surface 81 % 83 %
Materials Plastic, P2i Nano coating Plastic, Splash resistant design
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Red
Green
Black
Green
Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.22" 6.53"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1520 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 271 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
8.0
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.1
5.8
Number of reviews
63 reviews
237 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
118.350
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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203.078
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Noise cancellation microphone

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
7.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.8
6.8
Number of reviews
63 reviews
237 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Omnivision OV13B10
Type CMOS BSI PureCel
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K4H7
Type
--
PureCel
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K4H7
Type
PureCel
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/4"
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
5.1
Quality of selfies
7.3
6.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
7.3
Number of reviews
63 reviews
237 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.789 W/Kg on head
1.065 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.084 W/Kg on head
1.049 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
8.3
Quality of the GPS
7.9
8.1
And the WiFi?
8.4
8.4
Number of reviews
63 reviews
237 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5020 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
63 reviews
237 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 29%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
63 reviews
237 reviews
Prices
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