Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A: Comparison

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

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 ActivXiaomi Redmi 9 ActivIndia · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
India · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.2Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera 4.7Camera
Connectivity score 5.4 Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity
Battery score 6.7 Battery 6.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
5.3
100 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Specs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ prices Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
India · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 9A prices Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 6.53" 6.53"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 83% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.0 mm
163.3 mm
9.1 mm 		77.1 mm
164.9 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 198 g 194 g
Micro Helio G35
Octa-Core 		Helio G25
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 110.490
v8 		102.778
v9
Battery 5020 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13B10
2 3 4 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- M2006C3LG

Release Date
Release date September 2021,
2 years ago 		June 2020,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market India Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Size
77.0 mm • 163.3 mm • 9.1 mm
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77.1 mm • 164.9 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 198 g 194 g
Usable surface 83 % 81 %
Materials Plastic, P2i Nano coating, Splash resistant design Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Purple

Cyan
Black

Blue

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.53" 6.53"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		HD+
720 x 1600 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 269 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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6.8
Is it comfortable?
--
6.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
5.1
Number of reviews
--
100 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Mediatek Helio G35 Mediatek Helio G25
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.3 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU IMG PowerVR GE8320 680MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 600MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
110.490
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 49% of devices
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102.778
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 48% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 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 No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gravity
  • 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?
--
6.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
4.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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3.6
Number of reviews
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100 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV13B10 Unknown
Type PureCel CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --
2
Camera type

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

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

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

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
6.0
Quality of nighttime photos
--
4.1
Quality of selfies
--
5.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.4
Number of reviews
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100 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • 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)
No official network bands

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

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

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.398 W/Kg on head
1.186 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.901 W/Kg on head
0.647 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • No official network bands
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.9
Quality of the GPS
--
6.5
And the WiFi?
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6.9
Number of reviews
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100 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
--
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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100 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
--
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 12%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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100 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 63 --

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