Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2020 10:32 AM, updated: 11/25/2021 6:50 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9i X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Redmi 9i (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9i (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9i (128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+368 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
5.99"	vs	+6.53"9% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
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Model	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Xiaomi Redmi 9i M2006C3LII
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	2/22/2018	9/18/2020, Announced: 9/15/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Redmi 9i (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered