Compare: Xiaomi Redmi 9 128GB vs realme Narzo 20 128GB

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The realme Narzo 20 128GB is a significantly better phone than the Xiaomi Redmi 9 128GB, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the realme Narzo 20 128GB!

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	Xiaomi Redmi 9 128GB	realme Narzo 20 128GB

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	26.0	34.5
Value for Money Score	71.6	82.1
Price	₹ 9,399 onwards	₹ 11,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Aug, 2020	Sep, 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	6.53 inches	6.5 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode	N/A
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Mediatek Helio G35Ranked #68 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 + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 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; 28mm Focal Length; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor	48MP: f/1.8 aperture; 26mm focal length; 1/2.0" sensor size; 0.8um pixel size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.3 aperture; 119-degree ultra-wide; 1/4.0" sensor size; 1.12um pixel size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; macro camera, HDR, Panorama
Secondary Camera	5MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 5.0, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Portrait selfies, Palm shutter	f/2.0 Aperture, AI Beauty, Filter Mode, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Timelapse
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9 mmThick	9.8 mmThick
Weight	196 gmHeavy	208 gmHeavy
Width	77.0 mmInconvenient for one-handed use	75.9 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	6000 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, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Well-built, sturdy design - the unique matte-finish ridged pattern at the back looks really nice The front carries a dew-drop notch with decent bezels, which works for the price The textured back surface feels grippy and doesn't attract fingerprints The back has a fingerprint reader that works accurately and fast (though, the face recognition isn't very quick) It doesn't feel too thick or heavy even though it measures around 9mm and weighs 194g Good 6.53-inch IPS HD+ display - the viewing angles and colours are pretty good, better than those of the Realme C12 and C15 The brightness is also adequate (though, it could have been better) MIUI 11 is as feature rich as ever, the overall interface on the phone is user friendly - Android 10 is running beneath all the jazz Decent entry-level performance from the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC - good for day-to-day tasks and can handle a bunch of light to medium apps at once (though, there's some noticeable stutter in the animations and opening apps at times) Decent dual cameras for the price - a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor The quality of photos from the main camera is decent, given enough light - shots came out looking crisp and vivid Portrait mode works fairly well, even for objects The 5MP selfie camera can produce decent selfies during the day - photos maintain good color, and exposure levels Very good battery life - easily able to go about a day and half or even longer, on a single charge	Pleasant, refreshing design - back is textured and the Narzo 20 looks and feels almost exactly the same as its C-series cousins Front has a similar affair with a dew-drop notch and thin bezels The patterned back almost completely eliminates the chances of getting fingerprints or smudges - it also adds a lot of grip and gives the phone a very solid, sturdy feel Face recognition and fingerprint sensor are quick to unlock the smartphone Large, 6.5 inch IPS display with HD+ resolution - the colors are vibrant with a decent amount of sharpness The Narzo 20 comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 which is much more streamlined and clean compared to previous realme phones - it still packs a lot of useful features like Dark mode, Focus mode, Game Space and Personal Information Protection Performance is good for the price - the Realme Narzo 20 runs smooth in day-to-day situations, UI is pleasantly fluid and flipping between apps is quite easy - heavy gaming is possible, but don't expect too much Good triple camera setup for the price - a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP depth sensor The main camera can click photos with decent details in bright light - colours have a punch, they come out well even when shot against a direct light source, thanks to the HDR and chroma boost The ultra-wide camera captures a wider perspective (though the details are on the weaker side) The macro camera produces fun, usable photos as long as you give it a lot of light and the correct focal distance The portrait shots look good, and the edge detection is decent as well The 8MP front camera can shoot decent selfies - the portrait mode works for the front camera as well Decent video recording quality, with a option to shoot slow motion videos Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 18W Fast charging with an included fast charger The Narzo 20 is a decent phone with great battery life and good enough performance for occasional gaming, therefore much easier to recommend than its C series cousins, and a much stronger offering in its segment
2-minute Review [Negatives]	It packs in plenty pre-installed bloatware, the ads are still here, it isn't the perfect user experience The Redmi 9 really struggles in low light - details are generally weak when shooting at night Video quality is strictly average The phone doesn't support fast charging and an hour of charge could only fill the battery to 40-percent charge The Redmi 9 doesn't have any singular standout feature which it can lean on to differentiate itself and command a premium - it is easily outperformed by competition, including Xiaomi’s own Redmi 9 Prime, for just money, you end up getting a much better overall device in the 9 Prime	Quite hefty, at 208g weight and 9.8 thickness The Narzo 20 misses out on a full HD panel that some of Realme’s competitors have already started offering at this price There is no Widevine L1 certification which means that you cannot enjoy HD content on Netflix and Amazon Prime There's still some bloatware that comes pre-installed Low light photos are average, as expected, they lack detail and aren't very sharp
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