Redmi 9 Prime vs Lava Shark
60
Beebom Score
49
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 | Unisoc T606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 | Unisoc T606 | ||
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Main Camera | Battery, Design, Software, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Main Camera | Battery, Design, Software, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Matte black, Mint Green, Space Blue, Sunrise Flare | Titanium Gold, Stealth Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 04, 2020 | March 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 06, 2020 | March 31, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹9,999 | ₹6,999 | ||
| Colors | Matte black, Mint Green, Space Blue, Sunrise Flare | Titanium Gold, Stealth Black | ||
| Launch | August 04, 2020 | March 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 06, 2020 | March 31, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹9,999 | ₹6,999 |
Display
Winner:Lava Shark
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Shark
| Weight | 198 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | Water Repellent Design | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 198 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | Water Repellent Design | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Redmi 9 Prime
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G80 | T606 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year | |||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G80 | T606 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi 9 Prime
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED flash, Panorama | LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED flash, Panorama | LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Lava Shark
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Lava Shark
| Capacity | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 18 w | ||
| Capacity | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 18 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM , dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM , dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Shark
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features |
