Compare: Vivo V9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (4GB RAM)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (4GB RAM) is a slightly better phone than the Vivo V9, and is also much better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (4GB RAM)!

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	Vivo V9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (4GB RAM)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	19.3	23.1
Value for Money Score	36.1	64.1
Price	₹ 18,900 onwards	₹ 10,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Apr, 2018	Nov, 2018
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 8.1 OreoNo updates expected	Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.3 inches	6.26 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)	1080x2280 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	IPS, 2.5D Curved Glass, FullView Display	IPS LCD, FullView Display, 2.5D Curved Glass
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.2 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 626Ranked #78 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636Ranked #64 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 509
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	microUSB	microUSB
Primary Camera	16MP + 5MP	12MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Professional mode, Slow motion, Time-Lapse Photography, Camera Filter, AI Bokeh, AI HDR, AI Face Beauty, Panorama, Palm capture, Gender detection, AR Stickers	12MP: 1.4um Pixel Size; F/1.9 Aperture; Dual Pixel Autofocus, 5MP: 1.12um Pixel Size; F/2.2 Aperture, Enhanced Low-light Photography, HDR, Panorama, Burst mode, Face Recognition, EIS for Video Recording, Dynamic Bokeh
Secondary Camera	24.0MP	20MP + 2MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Full HD Recording, AI Bokeh, AI HDR, AI Face Beauty	20MP: 1.8um Pixel Size; F/2.0 Aperture, 2MP: 1.75um Pixel Size, F/2.2 Aperture, AI Portrait Selfie, Selfie timer, Face recognition
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	7.89 mmMedium	8.2 mmMedium
Weight	150 gmLight	182 gmMedium
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	76.4 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, P2i Water Repellent
Battery Capacity	3260 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	390 hrs
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support		Yes, 18W Quick Charge 3.0
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	Video Playback Time: 15hr, Gameplay Time: 9hr, Audio Playback Time: 190hr
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Dual VoLTE; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Beautiful, elegant notch-based full screen design (that is clearly inspired from the iPhone X) - the device feels slick in the hand, with subtle curves on the back - and it looks great In terms of the ease of using the one-handed, the Vivo V9 actually goes one up on the iPhone X - it packs a bigger screen (6.2 inches) - and is still feels incredibly easy to use with one hand Fast fingerprint sensor Facial recognition to unlock works very well too The tall 19:9 display is bright and vibrant, and ticks all the right boxes Vivo's custom Android UI (Funtouch) is very inspired from iOS too - it works decently well, although a lot of Android users do tend to prefer close-to-stock Android UIs The UI also brings in a new gesture based navigation system, that operates without buttons (a la iPhone X), and thus gives you even more screen real estate to play with - the system itself is not too difficult to get a hang of - so it works out pretty well - and makes navigation on the V9 feel more 2018 than getting around on, say, a Samsung Galaxy S9 with its standard touch buttons Decent set of rear and front cameras, especially in daylight - colors are accurate, dynamic range is slightly above average, and the camera focuses relatively fast - of course, photo quality falls quite a bit short when compared to an iPhone X or Galaxy S9 - but for the price range, it's decent Decent battery life - will last the day with moderate use Dedicated Dual SIM and MicroSD card slots On the whole, the Vivo V9 is an all-round good device in this price range - especially for people who are more interested in a great design, great screen, and decent cameras - at the cost of a little bit of raw performance power	Sturdy, tried-and-tested design Curved back makes it comfortable to hold Water-resistant P2i coating, similar to the Poco F1 Excellent, large, 'notch' display - it has superb contrast, good brightness levels, and tiny bezels - one of the best displays you will get in this price bracket MIUI is one of the better, more refined, and more optimised Android UIs around, and is packed with many features and customisation options There is also an option to switch to fullscreen navigation gestures instead of the on-screen Android navigation buttons Solid mid-range performance - backed by the Snapdragon 636 which is still very good for the class Excellent set of dual rear cameras at the back, which improve upon the already very good cameras of the Redmi Note 5 Pro The rear cameras perform well regardless of the conditions you’re shooting in - Low light, artificial light, portrait shots, landscapes, it’s got you all covered Very good set of dual cameras on the front as well - selfies taken with the Redmi Note 6 Pro have good details, and the edge detection in portrait mode is good too Overall, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is now arguably the best camera experience under Rs. 20, 000 Excellent battery life with a 4000mAH battery pack Has an interesting Wi-Fi pass through feature that lets your phone act as a Wi-Fi repeater Thoughtful anti-rust coating inside 3.5mm audio jack and micro USB port The Redmi Note 6 Pro again ticks all the right boxes for a best-seller in its class and price segment, continuing a tradition of the Redmi Note line in terms of excellent value for money If you want a very good all-rounder with best camera in the mid-range, you need to look no further
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The Funtouch Android UI continues to come pre-installed with about six or seven bloatware apps - which could have been avoided While the performance is good in regular use, the Snapdragon 626 chipset inside is not the best of the pack in this price bracket Doesn't support the modern USB-C port	The power and the volume buttons are both on the right - the power button is easy to hit, but the volume buttons need a bit of a stretch to reach While the design is sturdy, it's also now a bit boring, with a lot of great looking phones now available in the budget segment One of the issues with MIUI in recent times has been the annoying ads in MI's own apps, and that still continues with the Redmi Note 6 Pro (these can be disabled but it's a complicated procedure) If you are a heavy gamer though, then the Redmi Note 6 Pro is no longer the best performer for it's price segment (like the Redmi Note 5 Pro was) - you will want to look at the Mi A2 or Realme 2 Pro instead Video recording on the Redmi Note 6 Pro is decent but maxes out at 1080p which is a bit disappointing, considering that other smartphones in this price range are capable of 4K video recording The phone also has support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 but Xiaomi only ships a 10W charger in the box - you will need to buy a quick charger separately to enable fast charging Uses the outdated microUSB port, instead of a modern USB-C port Having said that though, it's not quite a clear, outright winner as the Redmi Note 5 Pro was, simply because of the much tougher competition in this segment now - there is the Realme 2 Pro (has a much better take on how a notch should look like, and is more powerful with a SD660), the Xiaomi Mi A2 (No notch, Android One, all-metal design, SD660), Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (better battery, arguably better value for money), and the Motorola One Power (Android One, better battery) - so all in all, there are lots of good choices around
Expert Reviews	With the V9, Vivo has managed to ship the first Android phone with a notch in India - for whatever that's worth in-depth Read Review » A surprisingly refined package... the device feels very slick in the hand, with subtle curves on the back, and little things like facial recognition to unlock works very well in-depth Read Review » The Vivo V9 offers quite a bit for its price tag.... it is a beautiful looking device worth showing off, and it comes with decent hardware, and plenty of software customizations in-depth Read Review » A great midrange smartphone in-depth Read Review » The Vivo V9 targets the masses....the handset should appeal to anyone who is looking for a well-rounded smartphone 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 » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »	The Redmi Note 6 Pro ticks all the right boxes for a best-seller in its class..But it's not the only one in-depth Read Review » Makes a great impression in-depth Read Review » Xiaomi has improved slightly on a product (Redmi Note 5 Pro) that was already good in-depth Read Review » Offers exceptional value for money in-depth Read Review » It’s still offers good value for your money...though it is no longer a leader in the mid-range segment like the Redmi Note 5 Pro was in-depth Read Review » If you are in a market looking for a smartphone in this price bracket, the Redmi Note 6 Pro should definitely be in your list in-depth Read Review » With the feature-rich Redmi Note 6 Pro, Xiaomi once again reaffirms as the true leader of the mid-range phone market of India in-depth Read Review » The Redmi Note 6 Pro certainly does not boast of the best hardware at the price...But it’s the camera alone that makes the phone worth buying. in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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