Redmi 9i Sport vs Lava Storm Play

Redmi 9i Sport front back

55

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Redmi 9i Sport

₹8,490

Was ₹3,500 earlier today

Lava Storm Play front and back in Frosty Blue

66

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Lava Storm Play

₹9,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Helio G25MediaTek Dimensity 7060
Display6.53", IPS LCD, 60 Hz6.75", IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Camera13MP/5MP50MP+2MP/8MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Software and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Design, Battery, Gaming and Build Quality

General

ColorsCarbon Black, Metallic Blue, Coral GreenFrosty Blue, Dune Titanium
LaunchSeptember 28, 2021June 13, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 28, 2021June 24, 2025
Launch Price₹8,799₹9,999

Display

Winner:Lava Storm Play

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.53 inches6.75 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1600 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch269 ppi260 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness400 nits750 nits

Body

Winner:Lava Storm Play

Weight194 grams196 grams
FrontNo ProtectionNo Protection
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingWater-Repellent CoatingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerLoudspeakerLoudspeaker

Processor

Winner:Redmi 9i Sport

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameHelio G25Dimensity 7060
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUPowerVR GE8320IMG BXM-8-256
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRedmi MIUI
OS Updates(Years)1 year

Main Camera

Winner:Redmi 9i Sport

Camera Resolution13 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesHDR, LED FlashHDR, Panorama
StabilizationNo StabilizationNo Stabilization
Video
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP

Selfie Camera

Winner:Redmi 9i Sport

Front Camera Resolution5 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesHDRScreen Flash
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed10 w18 w

Memory

Winner:Lava Storm Play

Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 3.1
RAM4 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Lava Storm Play

WLANWi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/nWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.05.2
PositioningBDS, GLONASS, GPSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFCNo
RadioFM Radio

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
AI Features