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Realme Q2i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

What Q2i does better (6) and where Redmi 9 Prime wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Realme Q2i
Realme · 2020Q2i
5.3Score
6 advantages≈ $140
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi 9 Prime
5.0Score
5 advantages≈ $120
3.4Display3.1
5.6Camera5.0
4.6Battery5.8
5.0Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Q2iRedmi 9 Prime
76 × 164.48.677 × 163.39.1
Q2iRedmi 9 PrimeDifference
Height164.4 mm163.3 mm+1.1 mm
Width76 mm77 mm−1 mm
Thickness8.6 mm9.1 mm−0.5 mm
Weight190 g198 g−8 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Q2i better than Redmi 9 Prime?

  1. 5GYes · Redmi 9 Prime: No
  2. Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. Max video4K vs 1080p
  4. Process7 nm vs 12 nm+71%
  5. Weight190 g vs 198 g+4%
  6. Thickness8.6 mm vs 9.1 mm+6%

Why is Redmi 9 Prime better than Q2i?

  1. Pixel density270 ppi vs 395 ppi+46%
  2. Memory card slotNo · Q2i: Yes
  3. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  4. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Q2i: Yes
  5. Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme Q2iRealme Q2i≈ $1405.3
Design
Weight190 g198 g
Thickness8.6 mm9.1 mm
Height164.4 mm163.3 mm
Width76 mm77 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursBlue, SilverSpace Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px2,340 px
Pixel density270 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.6%83.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 720Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC3Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main sensor size—1/3.1"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—0.85 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 11
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