Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro – Which is the best budget device for you?

• Realme has launched its latest budget device, the Realme 6i in India.
• The device competes with the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
• In this post, we look at the two devices to help you decide which device you should buy.
• Check out the latest news and updates on Business Insider.

Realme today announced the launch of its latest budget device, the Realme 6i in India. The device is the rebranded version of the Realme 6s that was launched in Europe in May.

The main highlight of the Realme 6i includes the 90Hz refresh rate display, making it the most affordable device with such a display. The device competes with the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. In this post, we compare the two devices to help you decide which device you should buy.


Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Price

Realme 6i	Price	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro	Price
4GB + 64GB	₹12,999	4GB + 64GB	₹13,999
6GB + 64GB	₹14,999	6GB + 128GB	₹16,999

The Realme 6i will be available from Flipkart and Realme online store in Eclipse Black and Lunar White colour options starting from July 31.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available on Amazon India, Xiaomi online store, and Mi Home stores in Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black colour options on July 28.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specifications

Device	Realme 6i	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Display size	6.5-inch	6.67-inch
Resolution	2400 x 1080 pixels	2400 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Android version	Android 10 with Realme UI	Android 10 with MIUI 12
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G90T	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Rear camera	48MP primary	48MP primary
	8MP ultra-wide-angle lens	8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
	2MP mono sensor	2MP depth sensor
	2MP macro sensor	5MP macro sensor
Selfie camera	16MP primary	16MP primary
Fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted	Side-mounted
Battery	4,300mAh	5,020mAh
Fast charge	30W	18W

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Display

The Realme 6i features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. There is punch-hole notch on the top left corner of the device.

Coming to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, it features a slightly bigger 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device features a centre punch-hole notch for the selfie camera.

The Realme 6i with a higher refresh rate will offer a smoother experience.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Design

The Realme 6i features a plastic body with a gradient design at the back. The device features a vertically aligned rear camera setup and sports Realme branding at the back.


On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro features a glass back with Aura Balance design and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device features a rectangular camera module and comes with Redmi branding at the back.

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