Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5? 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 Activ starts at ₹ 8,499 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 starts at ₹ 8,148.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ has screen size of 6.53 inches and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has screen size of 5.99 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 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 Wide Angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4 Depth Sensor) and front camera of 5 MP (f/2.2) whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash and front camera of 5 MP Camera with LED Flash.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v11 | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.99 inches |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 82 | 65 | |
| OS | Android v11 | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.99 inches | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| RAM | 3/4 GB | ||
| Internal Storage | 32 GB/64 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Device type | Smartphone | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android v11 | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Hybrid Dual Sim(micro+nano/microSD) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 164.9 mm | 158.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.05 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g | |
| Width | 77.07 mm | 75.45 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:09 | ||
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Water Drop Notch | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi | ||
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 5.99 inches | |
| Technology | Color LCD screen | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes, with Multitouch | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core, 1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 506 | |
STORAGE | |||
| Call Records | Yes | ||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | ||
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | ||
| Messaging | Yes | ||
| Phonebook | Yes | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | HDR, Panorama, Burst mode | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP (f/2.2) | 5 MP Camera with LED Flash | |
| Primary camera | 13 MP (f/2.2 Wide Angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4 Depth Sensor) | 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p, 30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | Yes | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | Yes | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | v4.2, HID | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes | |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor | |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up with a weight of 196 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 weights around 180 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ is 9 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.05 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ has screen size of 6.53 inches whereas other comes up with 5.99 inches . Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 720 x 1600 pixels and 1080 x 2160 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses Color LCD screen and latter uses undefined.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2 Wide Angle) + 2 MP (f/2.4 Depth Sensor) whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G35 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes up Yes, upto 512 GB card slot and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ is 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz.