Compare: Vivo Y15 (2019) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is a significantly better phone than the Vivo Y15 (2019), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Vivo Y15 (2019)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	26.2	32.8
Value for Money Score	66.1	78.1
Price	₹ 12,090 onwards	₹ 11,514 onwards
Launch Date (India)	May, 2019	Jul, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.35 inches	6.53 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1544 pixels (~ 268 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass	Sunshine mode, Night mode, Colour temperature adjustment, Anti-oil and anti-fingerprint protective coating
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	MediaTek Helio P22Ranked #81 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	MediaTek Helio G85Ranked #34 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	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	microUSB	USB-C
Primary Camera	13MP + 8MP + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	13MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture, PDAF, Time-Lapse, Slow, Live Photos, HDR, Portrait Mode, Panorama, AI Face Beauty, Camera Filter, AI Super Wide Angle Camera	48MP: f/1.8 aperture; 1/2.25" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.2 aperture; 119° Field-of-view; 13mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; Macro Lens; 1/5.0" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/60/120fps; [email protected], EIS, Ultra Nightscape mode, AI scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, AI Beautify, Burst mode, Tilt-shift, Level display, Custom watermark, Pro mode, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Studio Lighting, Panorama mode, AI high resolution photos
Secondary Camera	16MP	13MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Portrait Mode, AI Face Beauty	Panorama selfie, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, Wide-angle distortion correction, HDR, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Age recognition, AI Beautify, AI feature adjustment, AI makeup, AI portrait mode, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 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
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.92 mmMedium	8.9 mmMedium
Weight	190 gmMedium	199 gmHeavy
Width	76.8 mmInconvenient for one-handed use	77.2 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
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, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger		Yes, 22.5W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	9W Reverse Charging; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	N/A	Fresh, bright and vibrant design, with a gleaming, reflective rear panel - the design here is very similar to that of the Note 9 Pro’s with the back is now made of polycarbonate The distinctive camera bump design plays into the theme of symmetry - this is a beautiful design touch that sets the Redmi Note 9 series apart and makes this phone and its siblings recognisable The front of the phone looks modern and defies expectations for its price category - the hole-punch is now on the left unlike the other 2 Note phones that have it in the center Fingerprint sensor is moved to the back, and it is swift at unlocking the phone Xiaomi's trademark infrared emitter is on the top and can be used to control several home appliances Crisp, vivid and bright 6.53-inch IPS display with a tall aspect ratio - the panel delivers punchy and vibrant colours and the large screen work nicely for consuming videos and games The display also gets sufficiently bright for outdoors use MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a lot of customisation/theming options - there are ample features for power users - from gestures to the ability to switch around button layouts as well as a robust home screen customisation experience, you can make the phone your own Good performance for the price powered by the respectable new MediaTek G85 SOC - the day-to-day tasks on the Redmi Note 9 feel light and effortless and it can run heavy 3D games like PUBG at low or medium settings Decent quad cameras for the price - a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor In daylight, the primary camera takes reasonably good shots - Xiaomi has opted for a very natural-looking colour science, the colour temperature and white balance are spot-on which is very good to see, and the dynamic range isn't too bad either (though, there is a certain softness to images, which can be fixed with a software update) The ultra-wide-angle mode works well to capture a wide frame without much effort, and the quality is decent Xiaomi has done a particularly good job at optimising the portrait mode, and the phone does a fantastic job at edge-detection, creating a natural-looking blur The macro camera delivers good quality shots than from most other 2MP macro cameras because of the autofocus The 13MP front camera is fairly good in the daytime as well as at night - details are crisp, and portrait shots have nicely blurred backgrounds, which can be pre-adjusted Very good battery life with the 5020 mAh battery - with ordinary use, the Redmi Note 9 easily lasts through a full day and nearly half of the second day before needing a recharge Decent fast charging with the 18W fast charger in the box, takes nearly 2 hours to fill the phone (though this isn't the fastest charging phone and the Realme 6i's 30W charging is much better)
2-minute Review [Negatives]	N/A	At 8.9mm thick and 199g in weight, the Redmi Note 9 is a bit bulky and unwieldy It continues to pack a lot of bloat though - you get many pre-installed applications with wide-ranging requirements for user permissions The gaming performance is a downgrade from other Note 9 series phones, you'd be better off with phones like Redmi Note 9 Pro or Redmi 6i if you want a phone for heavy gaming Low light photography is average, images are grainy with digital artefacts and splotches creating a nearly unusable shot Overall, this is not the best camera setup at this price and this time Realme has done a better job which with its Realme 6i which offer better cameras at this price The Realme 6i out-specs the Redmi Note 9 at every corner, be it high refresh-rate 90Hz display panel, or the supported faster 30W charging as well as the much better MediaTek G90T SOC, at just marginally higher price - Realme 6i is an all-round better deal
Expert Reviews	N/A	Hard to recommend, because of the alternatives like the Realme 6i in-depth Read Review » Decent value in-depth Read Review » If you want to get a balanced performance for the price, the Redmi Note 9 is a good option, though better options exist in-depth Read Review » A Note For The Not-So-Heavy Users 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 »
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