Redmi Note 9 vs Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP/13MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP/13MP | 50MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Design, Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Software and Gaming | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Design, Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Software and Gaming |
General
| Colors | Pebble Grey, Arctic White, Aqua Green | Golden Mist, Midnight Mist | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 20, 2020 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 24, 2020 | August 01, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹11,999 | ₹9,999 | ||
| Colors | Pebble Grey, Arctic White, Aqua Green | Golden Mist, Midnight Mist | ||
| Launch | July 20, 2020 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 24, 2020 | August 01, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹11,999 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 9
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | |||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.74 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 | |||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | |||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.74 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 | |||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi Note 9
| Weight | 199 grams | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water Repellent Design | |||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | |||
| Weight | 199 grams | |||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water Repellent Design | |||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Lava Android |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 9
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 9
| Capacity | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4x | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4x |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM/WCDMA/LTE | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | |||
| Radio | FM Radio (built-in antenna) | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | |||
| Radio | FM Radio (built-in antenna) | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Camera |
