Compare: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 64GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 64GB is a slightly better phone than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 64GB!

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	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 64GB	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	32.7	30.4
Value for Money Score	83.9	72.6
Price	₹ 9,999 onwards	₹ 11,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Aug, 2020	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.53 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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	2.5D Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Mediatek Helio G80Ranked #34 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #45 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Adreno 610
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	13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	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	48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; Sony IMX 586 Sensor; 6P Lens; PDAF; EIS, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night Mode
Secondary Camera	8MP	13MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes (Wireless)	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9.1 mmThick	8.35 mmMedium
Weight	198 gmHeavy	188 gmMedium
Width	77.0 mmInconvenient for one-handed use	75.3 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
Battery Capacity	5020 mAh	4000 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	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]	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	Attractive, well-built, modern looking design, similar to the Redmi 8/8A, especially from the front (thought it's not quite as slick as the Redmi Note 8 Pro) Good looking mirrored gradient finish at the back Decent ergonomics - reaching all corners with one thumb isn't too difficult Fingerprint and face recognition are both quick Good Full-HD+ 6.3 inches screen - it's crisp and bright MIUI is one of the more refined, smooth, and feature-rich custom Android UIs around Good, solid performance powered by the Snapdragon 665 - day-to-day use and gameplay are both smooth Very good overall camera performance, for the price bracket (arguably the best at this price) The rear setup includes a quad-camera setup (very similar to the Realme 5) - a 48-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel wide-angle camera + 2-megapixel macro camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor The primary 48-megapixel camera on the Redmi Note 8 gives crisp, bright shots with very good detail - especially, close ups came out looking great Portrait mode is very good, as well Decent 13MP selfie camera, especially during daylight Xiaomi has done a good job with the single speaker - voices in audio/music came out crisp and distinct Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use 18W fast charging support (and an 18W charger is included) - the phones goes from zero to 37 percent in half an hour, and 81 percent in one hour The Redmi Note 8 is another good budget choice from Xiaomi - you get enough power for everyday tasks, a strong battery, and a crisp screen - the cameras are also good in favourable conditions - the overall package is excellent value
2-minute Review [Negatives]	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	The chin is on the thick side, and includes the Redmi brand logo Significant camera bump Like all glossy backs, it would be a challenge to keep this finish free of smudges and fingerprints (thankfully there is a cover that's included in the box) The volume buttons are a bit high, and not super easy to reach It continues to pack a lot of preloaded bloatware though, and spammy notifications and ads (which can be disabled, but it's not the simplest process) Gaming performance is not as good as 2 key competitors however - the Realme 5 and Vivo U10 (that pack the same processor), due to the higher resolution display, which puts more strain on the GPU The wide-angle and macro cameras, while giving you some interesting framing options, are average in quality Low light performance is average, as expected
Expert Reviews	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 »	Redmi Note 8 is an excellent choice as it is a worthy sequel and also a proper phone to own and carry around in-depth Read Review » The overall package looks hard to beat in terms of value in-depth Read Review » If you want a value for money device then Redmi Note 8 should be in your shopping cart in-depth Read Review » The Note 8 is still an easy phone to recommend, but it is no longer the only great option in the hot budget mid-range segment in-depth Read Review » The budget king from Xiaomi...great value for money in-depth Read Review » Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 is the phone to go for budget buyers as it comes with decent features and an excellent primary camera in-depth Read Review » Great budget buy with excellent camera in-depth Read Review » The Redmi Note 8 offers impressive and unmatched value for money for a phone under 10k in-depth Read Review » Excellent value for money...ticks all the right boxes in-depth Read Review » Under Rs 10,000, this is the phone to buy in-depth Read Review » Best phone below Rs 10,000. Period. in-depth Read Review » Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 is the phone to go for budget buyers as it comes with decent features and an excellent primary camera in-depth Read Review » Definitely the best phone you could get under INR 10,000 in-depth Read Review » The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a triumphant entry-level smartphone in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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