Xiaomi is the king in the value for money, something that shows us again with the Redmi Note 8 Pro and its Mi 9 Lite , two even and very similar models that differ by small factors that will make us opt for one or the other.
Both terminals will reach the market in the middle of the year, showing great similarities between which we could choose, one as the most advanced and renewed version of the mid-range, the Redmi Note 8 Pro. While the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a light version of Your prestigious smartphone of the year.
| – | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.53 inch IPS LCD FullHD + (2340 x 1080) / 395 dpi / 19.5: 9 | 6.39 inch FHD + (1080 × 2340) AMOLED / 19.5: 9 |
| Size and weight | 76.4 mm x 161.3 mm x 8.8 mm / 199 grams | 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67 mm 179 grams |
| Processor | Mediatek Helio G90T Octa-Core 2.05 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| RAM | 6/8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64/128 GB | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Camera | Quad rear camera: 64 Mpx ƒ / 1.9 + 8 Mpx (Wide Angle) ƒ / 2.2 + 2 Mpx (depth) + 2 Mpx (Macro) ƒ / 2.4 Front camera: 20 Mpx ƒ / 2.0 |
Rear: triple 48 MP (f / 1.79) + 8 MP wide angle + 2 MP deep Front: 32 MP (f / 2.0) |
| Connectivity | 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a, ac, b, g, n, n 5GHz dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 A-GPS, NFC, fingerprint reader on the back | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, dual-band, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio, USB Type C, Fingerprint reader on screen |
| YOU | MIUI 11 (Android 9 Pie) | Android 9 Pie with MIUI 11 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh and fast charging of 18W | 4,030 with fast charging at 18W |
| Price | From 237 euros | From 249 euros |
Screen, build and batteries
Both models have a large screen, in the case of the Mi 9 Lite with AMOLED technology, while the Redmi Note 8 Pro stays in an IPS. The construction of both devices is made of glass, offering good sensations at hand and a greater weight in the Redmi Note 8 Pro, something that comes due to its large battery of 4,500 mAh , compared to those of barely 4,030 mAh with which it has The Mi 9 Lite, the fast charging of 18 W is identical in both.
More cameras and less power or vice versa?
Depending on what we need or prefer, we will have to opt for the Redmi Note 8 Pro if we want the best cameras but with a somewhat less powerful processor. The quad camera with 64 Mpx in the main and the versatility with macro, wide angle and depth, stands out above that of the Mi 9 Lite with 48 Mpx and its depth and wide angle lenses.
As for the power of the Xiaomi 9 Lite, the Snapdragon 710 processor offers less results in most situations compared to the Mediatek G90T that we find in the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Despite that, both can offer great results in cameras and power, although with a point of difference.
Same price, you decide
We could choose one or another model, but the price is practically traced, with a few euros of difference, which will allow us to choose the one we like most aesthetically, in addition to its cameras and power as we have seen. As for the operating system both use Android 9 with MIUI 11 , so they will also be identical in the aspect of the software.
In our opinion, if we have to opt for one, we may opt for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, as it is a smartphone that has more users behind and possibly receive longer updates, if your processor allows it.
