Difference Detailed, how different are Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8 from each other?

Redmi Note 9 was launched at Xiaomi’s global event on Thursday. It is the fourth smartphone in this series and comes as an upgrade to Redmi Note 8. Redmi Note 8 was launched in October last year. Both Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8 models come with quad rear camera setup, but their design is quite different. While Redmi Note 9 comes with a hole-punch display on the front, Redmi Note 8 was launched in the market with a waterdrop style notch. The new Redmi Note 9 also has a larger display and a bigger battery than the Redmi Note 8. Of course the Redmi Note 9 is a new phone, so it brings some changes compared to the previous model, but how many? If you are also sitting with the same question in your mind, then here we are going to tell you the difference between Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8.

Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 8: price

redmi note 9 Has not been introduced in India at present. Its global variant with 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is priced at $199 and its 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at $249 (approximately Rs 18,900). It will be sold in Forest Green, Polar White, Midnight Gray colors. Its sales will start in select markets from the month of May.

redmi note 8 It was launched in India in October last year, but in February the company increased the price of its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant. slight increase after which its price has become Rs 10,500 (earlier Rs 9,999). The price of 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model of the phone is Rs 12,999. Redmi Note 8 is available in Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Cosmic Purple and Space Black colors in India.

Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 8: specifications

The dual-SIM Redmi Note 9 runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10. It has a 6.53-inch full-HD + (1,080×2,340 pixels) IPS display, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The aspect ratio is 19.5:9. MediaTek Helio G85 processor has been used in the phone. 3 GB and 4 GB RAM are available for Jugalbandi. There are two options for inbuilt storage – 64 GB and 128 GB. If needed, a microSD card up to 128 GB can be used.

At the same time, the dual-SIM Redmi Note 8 runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. It has a 6.39 inch full-HD + (1080×2340 pixels) display. It comes with 90 percent screen to body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back panels of the phone. It has waterdrop notch. The handset has Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with up to 6 GB RAM. Inbuilt storage is up to 128 GB. The phone has a separate slot for microSD card (up to 512 GB).

Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 8: camera

Like other phones of Redmi Note 9 series, it also has a quad camera setup, which has got space in the square module. There is a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 primary sensor, with F/1.79 lens. An 8-megapixel secondary camera is also provided here, with ultra-wide-angle F/2.2 lens. Apart from this, there is a 2 megapixel depth camera and 2 megapixel macro camera. Redmi Note 9 has a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The camera specifications of Redmi Note 8 are similar to Redmi Note 9. Even the selfie camera is similar. However there is a difference in design. While in Redmi Note 9, the setup is given in the top middle of the back, on the other hand, in Redmi Note 8, the camera setup is set in the upper left side of the back. The selfie camera in Redmi Note 9 comes in a hole-punch cutout and the selfie camera in Redmi Note 8 is given in a waterdrop notch.

Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 8: battery, connectivity

Redmi Note 9 has a 5,020 mAh battery. It supports 18 watt fast charging. Xiaomi has provided a 22.5 watt fast charger in the retail box. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, infrared blaster, GPS, and A-GPS. The fingerprint sensor on the rear is located just below the quad camera setup.

At the same time, Redmi Note 8 has a 4,000 mAh battery. It comes with 18W fast charging support, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack and IR blaster. Connectivity features include GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi Direct. The dimensions of the phone are 158.3×75.3×8.35 millimeters and weight is 188 grams. Proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, acceleration sensor, gyroscope, digital compass and rear fingerprint sensor are part of this phone.