Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

46 out 100
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
VS
37 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Manufactured in September, 2019, with display 6.39 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 710, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Manufactured in February, 2018 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • Larger display: 6.39in
  • Lighter design: 179g vs 180g
  • Higher battery capacity: 4030mAh vs 4000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5 vs 4.2
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB    		 - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 6/64 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    vs
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type AMOLED IPS LCD
    Size 6.39 in 5.99 in
    Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1080x2160 pixels
    Aspect ratio 19.5:9 18:9
    Pixel density 403 ppi 403 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 430 nits 450 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10 No
    Screen-to-body ratio 85.8 % 77.4 %
    Features - Always-On Display
    - DC dimming    		 n/a
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    621 nits
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    555 nits
    sRGB gamut95.8 %99.7 %
    PWM (Flicker)240 Hz2358 Hz
    Response time3.4 ms38 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite2252:1
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite], [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 156.8 mm (6.17 in) 158.5 mm (6.24 in)
    Width 74.5 mm (2.93 in) 75.4 mm (2.97 in)
    Thickness 8.7 mm (0.34 in) 8 mm (0.31 in)
    Weight 179 g (6.31 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Glass Metal
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Blue    		 - Black
    - Gold
    - Blue
    - Red
    - Pink
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes rear
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    85.8 %
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    77.4 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
    Max Frequency 2200 MHz 1800 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 6/1.7 (Kryo 360 Silver (Cortex-A55))
    - 2/2.2 (Kryo 360 Gold (Cortex-A75))    		 - 4/1.6 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
    - 4/1.8 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 10 nm 14 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon 685 Hexagon 680
    Graphics Adreno 616 Adreno 509
    GPU Cores 256 128
    GPU Frequency 500 MHz 720 MHz
    FLOPS 384 GFLOPS 184.3 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    527
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    1574
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)527n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1574n/a
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    305175
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    212492
    CPU9791385476
    GPU5617125195
    Memory6759647099
    UX8349554722
    NanoReview Score305175212492
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    550
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    259
    Max Surface Temp.43.2 °Cn/a
    Stability96 %n/a
    Graphics Test3 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score550n/a
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite], [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    7148
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    6083
    Writing score76436028
    Web score57705001
    Video editing56465098
    Data manipulation58924881
    NanoReview Score71486083

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 6 GB - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 1333 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 11) Android 7.1 (Upgradeable to Android 9.0)
    OS Size 13 GB 8 GB
    UI Skin MIUI 12.5 MIUI 12

    Battery

    Volume 4030 mAh 4000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 18 W 18 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 35 min) Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 50 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:55 h 2:10 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    23:06
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    18:45
    Web Browsing07:34 h08:00 h
    Video Playback11:52 h11:41 h
    Games04:35 h04:47 h
    Standby Mode138 h84 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 48 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 118 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 12 MP
    Depth: 5 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix48 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/2.2
    SensorSony IMX586Samsung S5K2L7
    Sensor size1/21/2.55
    Pixel size0.8 μm1.4 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MPn/a
    Aperturef/2.2n/a
    Sensor size1/4.0n/a
    Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
    StabilizationNon/a

    Front camera

    Matrix 32 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 6528x4896 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2
    Focal length 26 mm n/a
    Sensor Samsung S5KGD1 Omnivision OV13855
    Sensor size 1/2.8 1/2.9
    Pixel size 0.8 μm 1.4 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 4.2
    Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - USB-Host mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - USB-Host mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    NFC* Yes No
    Infrared Port Yes Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyActive
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotYesYes
    2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
    3G BandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4(1700/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B2100))LTE (B850/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500)
    LTE category1212
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
    87.4 dB
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    76.9 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced September, 2019 yr February, 2018 yr
    Release Date September, 2019 yr February, 2018 yr
    Launch Price ($) 320 190
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
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