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Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) 04Points
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A X
6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 64GB)

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!

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) vs Redmi 9 (India 64GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+295 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+1/2.9" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
720x1440 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
5.45"vs+6.53"20%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+10W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

34 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+27 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
ModelRedmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Other model namesRedmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EUXiaomi Redmi 9 M2006C3MII, M2004C3MI
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)India
(Europe), (Global, International), India
India
India
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date7/1/20196/10/2020
Depth9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.45" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels (18:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
M1903C3EI, MZB7995IN, MZB7798IN, MZB7799IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version):
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standby456 hours (19 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• MIUI 12
• Sony IMX486 back camera sensor
• WiFi Display
• 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*
• Colors: Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 9 (India 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
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