Realme Narzo 50A vs Redmi Note 9

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Helio G85	MediaTek Helio G85
Display	6.5", IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	6000mAh, 18W	5020mAh, 18W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	64GB
Processor	MediaTek Helio G85	MediaTek Helio G85
Display	6.5", IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	6000mAh, 18W	5020mAh, 18W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	64GB

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General

Colors	Oxygen Green, Oxygen Blue	Shadow Black, Pebble Grey, Arctic White, Aqua Green, Scarlet Red
Launch	September 24, 2021	July 20, 2020
Availability	October 07, 2021	July 24, 2020
Launch Price	₹11,499	₹11,999
Colors	Oxygen Green, Oxygen Blue	Shadow Black, Pebble Grey, Arctic White, Aqua Green, Scarlet Red
Launch	September 24, 2021	July 20, 2020
Availability	October 07, 2021	July 24, 2020
Launch Price	₹11,499	₹11,999

Display

Winner:Redmi Note 9

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Features	HDR	SDR
Size	6.5 inches	6.53 inches
Resolution Width	720 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	1600 pixels	2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	270 ppi	395 ppi
Display Resolution	HD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	570 nits	450 nits
Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Features	HDR	SDR
Size	6.5 inches	6.53 inches
Resolution Width	720 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	1600 pixels	2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	270 ppi	395 ppi
Display Resolution	HD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	570 nits	450 nits

Body

Winner:Redmi Note 9

Weight	207 grams	199 grams
Front	-	Gorilla Glass 5
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Port	OTG, USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)	Water Repellent Design
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Mono Speaker
Weight	207 grams	199 grams
Front	-	Gorilla Glass 5
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Port	OTG, USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)	Water Repellent Design
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Mono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Realme Narzo 50A

Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Helio G85	Helio G85
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2
Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Helio G85	Helio G85
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Redmi Note 9

Camera Resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	2 MP	8 MP
Camera 2 Type	Macro	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Depth	Macro
Features	Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, Expert, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse	HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video
Camera Resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	2 MP	8 MP
Camera 2 Type	Macro	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Depth	Macro
Features	Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, Expert, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse	HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Realme UI	Redmi MIUI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	1 year(s)
AI Features	AI Beauty, AI Camera
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Realme UI	Redmi MIUI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	1 year(s)
AI Features	AI Beauty, AI Camera

Selfie Camera

Winner:Redmi Note 9

Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	13 MP
Features	AI Beauty Mode, Filters, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse	Auto Focus, HDR Photos, panorama
Video		1080p@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide
Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	13 MP
Features	AI Beauty Mode, Filters, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse	Auto Focus, HDR Photos, panorama
Video		1080p@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide

Battery

Winner:Realme Narzo 50A

Capacity	6000 mAh	5020 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	18 W	18 W
Capacity	6000 mAh	5020 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	18 W	18 W

Memory

Winner:Redmi Note 9

Storage	64 GB	64 GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Storage	64 GB	64 GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM, LTE, WCDMA	GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA
Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM, LTE, WCDMA	GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Redmi Note 9

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5
Positioning	AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	Wireless FM Radio
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5
Positioning	AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	Wireless FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Rear Mounted	Rear Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Rear Mounted	Rear Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Realme Narzo 50A vs Redmi Note 9

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