Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 or Honor 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 starts at ₹ 9,499 and Honor 9i starts at ₹ 10,450.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches and Honor 9i has screen size of 5.9 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Honor 9i comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) and front camera of 5 MP Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 16 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera and front camera of 13 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 | Honor 9i |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.9 inches |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Kirin 659 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 68 | 68 | |
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.9 inches | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Kirin 659 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Sporty Orange, Sky Blue, Carbon Black | ||
| Custom UI | MIUI 12 | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Hybrid Dual Sim (nano + nano/microSD) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 164.9 mm | 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 164 g | |
| Width | 77.07 mm | ||
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | ||
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Water Drop Notch | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 5.9 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS-LCD | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Kirin 659 | |
| CPU | Octa core 2.3GHz | Octa Core (Quad x 2.36 GHz + Quad x 1.7 GHz) Cortex-A53 | |
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 256 GB | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | MaliT830-MP2 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode | HDR, Panorama,Slow Motion | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera | |
| Primary camera | 13 MP (f/2.2) | 16 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | Yes | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, MIDI, OGG, AAC+, eAAC+ | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | 3GP, AVI, H.264, H.263, MPEG4 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3340mAh battery | |
| Stand by | 2 days | ||
| Talk time | 33 hrs | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | ||
| USB | micro USB | microUSB v2.0, USB Host | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | Yes | |
| 4G | LTE | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Features | Splash Resistance, AI Faceunlock | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, NFC | |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) whereas Honor 9i comes up with 16 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera. 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 MediaTek Helio G35 and Kirin 659 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up microSDXC (dedicated slot) card slot and Honor 9i comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Octa core 2.3GHz and used in Honor 9i is Octa Core (Quad x 2.36 GHz + Quad x 1.7 GHz) Cortex-A53.