Realme 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

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Phone Names Realme 9i Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41-
Launch
Announced2022, January 102022, January 26
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, January 10Available. Released 2022, February 09
Body
BuildGlass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back-
Dimensions164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)179 g (6.31 oz)
 -IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
ProtectionDragontrail Pro GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Size6.6 inches, 104.8 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 610
OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, HyperOS
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
 UFS 2.2 - Vietnam UFS 2.1 - IndiaUFS 2.2
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Single16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens-
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanorama-
Single16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 -24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared port-Yes
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
 -Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Charging33W wired, 100% in 70 min33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 60 min
Type5000 mAhLi-Po 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, BlueGraphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue
ModelsRMX34912201117TG, 2201117TI, 2201117TY, 2201117TL
Price€ 149.90 / $ 209.00 / £ 140.09£ 95.00 / € 97.99 / ₹ 11,950
SAR-0.97 W/kg (head)     0.93 W/kg (body)
SAR EU-0.60 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 126h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 228044 (v8), 244526 (v9) GeekBench: 1662 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Battery (old)-Endurance rating 126h
Camera-Photo / Video
Display-736 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker--25.8 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 229368 (v8) GeekBench: 1581 (v5)AnTuTu: 228044 (v8), 244526 (v9) GeekBench: 1662 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)