Redmi 9 Prime vs POCO C81x
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.88", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 13MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5020mAh, 18W | 5200mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Matte Black, Mint Green, Space Blue, Sunrise Flare | Ice Blue, Crystal Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 04, 2020 | April 23, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 06, 2020 | April 27, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹9,999 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi 9 Prime
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 255 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi 9 Prime
| Weight | 198 grams | 193 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water Repellent Design | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:POCO C81x
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G80 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi 9 Prime
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 13 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 | Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, Night mode, Portrait mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
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Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | AI Face Unlock, Fixed Focus, Night mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi 9 Prime
| Capacity | 5020 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO C81x
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO C81x
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
