Redmi 9i Sport vs Lava Shark 2
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.75", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.75", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Metallic Blue, Coral Green | Eclipse Grey, Aurora Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 28, 2021 | October 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 28, 2021 | November 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,799 | ₹6,999 | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black, Metallic Blue, Coral Green | Eclipse Grey, Aurora Gold | ||
| Launch | September 28, 2021 | October 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 28, 2021 | November 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,799 | ₹6,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi 9i Sport
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 259 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 259 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi 9i Sport
| Weight | 194 grams | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 194 grams | |||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Lava Shark 2
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Arm Mali-G57 MP1 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Arm Mali-G57 MP1 |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi 9i Sport
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, HDR, LED Flash, Portrait Mode | LED-Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, HDR, LED Flash, Portrait Mode | LED-Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi 9i Sport
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Type | Single | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | Face unlock, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Type | Single |
Battery
Winner:Redmi 9i Sport
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Redmi 9i Sport
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Shark 2
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM 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 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
