Xiaomi Redmi 9A (64GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2691
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Model | Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI | iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM) |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020 | 9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) | 78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | 625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | iOS 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 16 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm) | 64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz) | Apple GPU (3-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 84175 (v8) | Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2691 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | โข Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green โข MIUI 12 | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri โข Apple Pay โข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included โข Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 9A (64GB) | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | feature not registered |