Redmi 9 vs Redmi A4 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5160mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5160mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange | Sparkle Purple, Starry black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 27, 2020 | November 20, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 31, 2020 | November 27, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,999 | ₹10,999 | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange | Sparkle Purple, Starry black | ||
| Launch | August 27, 2020 | November 20, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 31, 2020 | November 27, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,999 | ₹10,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi 9
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1640 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1640 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Weight | 194 grams | 212.35 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 194 grams | 212.35 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, HDR | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, HDR | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Portrait, AI Scene recognition | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Portrait, AI Scene recognition |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | AI Beautification, AI portrait mode, Face recognition, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | AI Beautification, AI portrait mode, Face recognition, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| 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 | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi A4 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Distance Sensor | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Distance Sensor | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted) |
