Compare: Motorola Moto G9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB

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The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB is a slightly better phone than the Motorola Moto G9, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB!

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	Motorola Moto G9	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	33.1	35.6
Value for Money Score	78.7	85.2
Price	₹ 11,499 onwards	₹ 10,989 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Aug, 2020	Aug, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.5 inches	6.53 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	N/A	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662Ranked #46 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Mediatek Helio G80Ranked #34 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G52 MC2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 2MP + 2MP	13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	48MP: f/1.7 Aperture; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Depth Sensor, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Macro Camera, HDR, Face Beauty, Dual camera bokeh, Timer, Panorama, Google Lens integration	13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 28mm Focal Length; 1/3.1" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 118-degree Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro Lens, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor
Secondary Camera	8MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, HDR, Face beauty, Timer, Bokeh	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter
Internal Memory	64 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes (Wireless)
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9.2 mmThick	9.1 mmThick
Weight	200 gmHeavy	198 gmHeavy
Width	75.7 mmOk for one-handed use	77.0 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant	Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5020 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 20W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	NFC; Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Looks pretty slick - the glossy back with rounded edges gives the Moto G9 a premium look - the design is very similar to other Motorola phones like the Moto E7 Plus The front has pleasingly rounded edges and slimline bezels with a tear-drop notch that looks decent (though, phones have started to offer hole-punch displays at this price) Decent fingerprint sensor at the back Vibrant, large 6.5-inches IPS display - the images on the screen have a good amount of pop thanks to the display’s reasonably high contrast Sunlight legibility is good Motorola continues to keep the software on it's phones clean, and simple - it's basically stock Android with a few useful Moto add-ons Decent performance from the new Snapdragon 662 - the phone feels fast when jumping from app to app and there's no issue in regular use, thanks to the clean and light software Motorola uses - you can also do some casual gaming Decent triple rear camera setup - a 48MP primary module, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor In daylight, photos carry a decent amount of details with bright colors and high contrasts - colours are boosted slightly to enhance appeal but the camera never overdoes it Macro camera can take some fun photos for social media, if you can find the right focus Portrait mode is good - the depth detection is nice and subject separation is on par with other Motorola phones The 8MP selfie camera does a good job at taking clear sharp photos and it also offers a selfie portrait mode, which works well Very good battery life from the 5000 mAh battery - a full charge will easily last you for 2 days of regular use Decent fast charging from the 20W fast charger - takes about 2 hours to completely charge the phone The Motorola Moto G9 is a decent phone for the price - the software is the key winner here, it offers clean Android with decent performance and nice cameras	Striking, shade shifting rear design - the Redmi 9 Prime's looks similar to the more expensive Poco X2 with its quad-camera arrangement in a circular patch The front is the routine, dew-drop notch with decent bezels The fingerprint scanner is on the back and it is fast and reliable The textured back of the Redmi 9 feels great in the hand and provides excellent grip Sharp, vibrant, and vivid 6.53-inch full HD+ IPS display - keeping the price-point of the phone in mind, Redmi 9 Prime offers a pretty good display MIUI 11 is as feature rich as ever, the overall interface on the phone is quite smooth and user friendly - Android 10 is running beneath all the jazz Very good performance from the new MediaTek G80 chipset (similar to the Snapdragon 712) - the phone smoothly handles day-to-day task with ease and heavy games like PUBG Mobile run reasonably well Decent quad-camera setup - a 13MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor The photos from the main camera are good for this budget class The ultra-wide camera is among the better ones at this price and captures more of the scene easily The macro camera puts out decent close-ups if you get the distance right with its fixed focus lens The portraits are detailed, and the blur is convincing thanks to the dedicated depth sensor Decent selfies from the 8MP front camera - portrait mode is available for selfies too, and it is as competent as a single fixed-focus camera can be Excellent battery life with the 5020 mAh cell - with regular use, the Redmi 9 Prime easily lasts through two days of use Redmi 9 Prime is a great option for people looking for a phone with decent gaming performance, good display, and solid battery life at an affordable price
2-minute Review [Negatives]	At 200g, the phone is reasonably hefty It also picks up greasy fingerprints a little too easily The resolution is low for the price, every reasonable competitor offers a full HD display at this price However, this is not the most powerful phone at this price and heavy 3D gaming takes a toll on the processor - the Redmi Note 9 offers a better performance at this price Average low-light performance - the lack of detail and sharpness make the photos look foggy However, if you want a bit more power in your phone and a higher resolution display the Redmi Note 9 and Realme 6i are good phones at a little more price, though it's not for stock Android lovers	The display has average sunlight legibility and you’d have to keep the brightness all the way up for more clarity It packs in plenty of bloatware, so you can get strange notifications and ads, which is annoying Average low-light photos, the camera struggles to get the exposure right Charging is a bit slow - the 10W charger included in the box tops up the Redmi 9 Prime in 2 hours and 48 minutes
Expert Reviews	The Motorola G9 is equipped well enough to stand its ground against most of its competitors, though nothing game changing in-depth Read Review » Competitive price for what it offers in-depth Read Review » Easy to recommend in-depth Read Review »	The Redmi 9 Prime is an excellent budget phone that seems easy to recommend in-depth Read Review » It's hard to find a better phone at this price point in-depth Read Review » The full-HD+ display and the big battery give this phone an edge over the competition in-depth Read Review » Redmi 9 Prime strikes a good balance between style, battery, and performance in-depth Read Review » Redmi 9 Prime's performance for its price point is very Note-worthy! in-depth Read Review » If you are a gamer on a tight budget, Redmi 9 Prime makes for a value for money package in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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