Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power or Xiaomi Redmi 9i? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power starts at ₹ 11,650 and Xiaomi Redmi 9i starts at ₹ 9,990.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power has screen size of 6.53 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 9i has screen size of 6.53 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 9i comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.79 and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 13 MP Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 5 MP Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, 10 |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.53 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 74 | 66 | |
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, 10 | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.53 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Mighty Black, Fiery Red, Electric Green, Blazing Blue | Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 12 | MIUI 11, upgradable to MIUI 12 | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, 10 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 162.3 mm | 164.9 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 194 g | |
| Width | 77.3 mm | 77.07 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 269 ppi | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 6.53 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD Card (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) | Octa core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| External Storage | up to 512GB | up to 512 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode | HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 5 MP Camera | |
| Primary camera | 48 MP (f/1.79 | 13 MP Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11a/ b/g/n/ac, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | ||
| Other Features | 18W Quick charging, Splash Resistance, Face unlock | AI Face Unlock, Splash Resistance (P2i) | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor (Side-Mounted), IR sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, G-sensor, L-Sensor, P-Sensor, E-Compass | |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power comes up with a weight of 198 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi 9i weights around 194 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power is 9.6 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 9 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power comes up with primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.79 whereas Xiaomi Redmi 9i comes up with 13 MP Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) and MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power comes up microSD Card (dedicated slot) card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 9i comes up with microSDXC (dedicated slot) card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power is Octa-core (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) and used in Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Octa core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53.