In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Realme 7 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 162.3 mm | 162.2 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater height than Realme 7 5G. |
| Width | 77.2 mm | 75.1 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater width than Realme 7 5G. |
| Depth | 8.9 mm | 9.1 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | Realme 7 5G is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Body Colour | Forest green | Baltic blue | |
| Protection | Splashproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 2.262 W/kg (limb), 1.138 W/kg (body), 0.795 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | Ultra-linear speaker | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.5" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger screen size than Realme 7 5G. |
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| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Realme 7 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 405 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display, Full Screen gestures | 180Hz sampling rate, 120Hz Ultra Smooth Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz | Realme 7 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | ARM G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Realme 7 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Realme 7 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSD | microSD |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.79 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | 6-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 79.4 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Kaleidoscope | HDR, Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | Slow motion video, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Expert Mode, portrait mode, AI Beauty, Ultra Macro Mode, Filter mode, Super nightscape, Ultra Wide Mode, 48MP mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, Portrait mode with background blurring, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Steady handheld night photography, full screen frame, AI watermark | AI scene recognition, AI Quad camera, UIS Video Stabilisation, Chroma boost, UIS Max Video stabilisation |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/4" | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 118 degree(s) | 119 degree(s) | Realme 7 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.2 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | B&W Portait Lens | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | AF (2cm-10cm) | - |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Both phones have the same resolution of the fourth camera. |
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| Sensor Size (4th Camera) | 1/5" | - | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the fourth camera. |
| Lens Element Qty (4th Camera) | 3-element | 3-element | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | 4cm macro photography |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Realme 7 5G has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.25 | F/2.1 | Realme 7 5G has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | 5-element | |
| Field of View (Front) | 74 degree(s) | 79.3 degree(s) | Realme 7 5G has larger front lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR | HDR, Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, selfie mode, Beauty mode, portrait mode, Nightscape capture mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger battery capacity than Realme 7 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Dart Charge | Realme 7 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 65 min | |
| Standby Time | - | 600 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1980 minutes | 2100 minutes | Realme 7 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 16 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
Talk: up to 2100 min Gaming (PUBG): up to 9 hrs Playback (YouTube): up to 17 hrs Standby: up to 600 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Realme 7 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | - | Realme UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Data Transmission | VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Realme 7 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, infrared (IR) sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, HyperEngine technology | Dual microphones, Super power saving mode |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 7 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, protective film, 30W fast charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | - |
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