Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9A or Xiaomi Mi A1? 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 9A starts at ₹ 7,445 and Xiaomi Mi A1 starts at ₹ 12,990.
Xiaomi Redmi 9A has screen size of 6.53 inches and Xiaomi Mi A1 has screen size of 5.5 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 9A comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 3 GB . Xiaomi Mi A1 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 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera 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 9A | Xiaomi Mi A1 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v10 | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) (Android One) |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 61 | 66 | |
| OS | Android v10 | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) (Android One) | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.5 inches | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | ||
| Custom UI | MIUI 11, upgradable to MIUI 12 | Stock | |
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android v10 | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) (Android One) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Hybrid Dual Sim (nano + nano/microSD) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 164.9 mm | 155.4 mm | |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 165 g | |
| Width | 77.07 mm | 75.8 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi | ||
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 5.5 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD Card (dedicated slot) | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa Core 2.0 GHz | |
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 128 GB | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 506 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera | Geo Tagging, HDR, 4K video recording | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera | 5 MP Camera | |
| Primary camera | 13 MP (f/2.2 | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30 fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3080 mAh battery | |
| Stand by | 2 days | ||
| Talk time | 33 hrs | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS support, GLONASS, BDS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | ||
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Other Features | Faceunlock, Splash Resistance | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, IR Blaster, Quick Charging | |
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Xiaomi Redmi 9A comes up with a weight of 194 g whereas Xiaomi Mi A1 weights around 165 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 9A is 9 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.3 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 9A comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2 whereas Xiaomi Mi A1 comes up with 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9A comes up microSD Card (dedicated slot) card slot and Xiaomi Mi A1 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9A is Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and used in Xiaomi Mi A1 is Octa Core 2.0 GHz.