Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Realme 6 Pro: A really close fight

At a virtual launch event today, Xiaomi launch two new smartphones in India today – Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Both the smartphones come with features like Snapdragon 720G chipset, NavIC support, 5,020 mAh battery, 6.67-inch display, 16:9 screen to body ratio, and P2i dust and water resistance.The primary difference between the two smartphones are the camera setup – Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 48 MP quad-camera setup at the back and a 16 MP selfie camera, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports a 64 MP quad-camera setup at the rear and a 32 MP selfie camera up front – and fast charging support – Note 9 Pro Max supports 33 W fast charging (in-box), whereas the Note 9 Pro supports 18 W fast charging.[caption id="attachment_8145241" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Redmi Note 9 Pro. Image: tech2/Anirudh Regidi[/caption]The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes in two RAM and storage variants:4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage - Rs 12,9996 GB RAM + 128 GB storage - Rs 15,999The Note 9 Pro Max comes in three storage and RAM variants:6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage - Rs 14,9996 GB RAM + 128 GB storage - Rs 16,9998 GB RAM + 128 GB storage - Rs 18,999The new Redmi Note 9 Pro series follows the launch of the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro last week. The Realme smartphones are priced similarly and are the closest competitions to the Redmi phones.Here's a closer look at how their specifications, features, and pricing compare:

	Redmi Note 9 Pro	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max	Realme 6	Realme 6 Pro
Display Size (inch)	6.67	6.67	6.5	6.6
Resolution (pixels)	1080 x 2400	1080 x 2400	1080 x 2400	1080 x 2400
Pixel Density (PPI)	395	395	405	399
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Dimensions(mm)	165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8	165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8	162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9	163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9
Weight (gm)	209	209	191	202
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Connectivity Types	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Snapdragon 720G	Snapdragon 720G	MediaTek Helio G90T	Snapdragon 720G
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver	2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver	2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55	2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver
GPU	Adreno 618	Adreno 618	Mali-G76 MC4	Adreno 618
RAM	4, 6 GB	6, 8 GB	4, 6, 8 GB	6, 8 GB
Ruggedness	-	-	-	-
On-Board Memory	64, 128 GB	64, 128 GB	64, 128 GB	64, 128 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Primary Camera	48 MP f/1.8 wide + 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide + 5 MP f/2.4 macro + 2 MP f/2.4 depth	64 MP f/1.9 wide + 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide + 5 MP f/2.4 macro + 2 MP f/2.4 depth	64 MP f/1.8 wide + 8 MP f/2.3 ultrawide + 2 MP f/2.4 macro+ 2 MP B/W f/2.4 depth	64 MP f/1.8 wide + 12 MP f/2.5 telephoto, 2x optical zoom + 8 MP f/2.3 ultrawide + 2 MP f/2.4 macro
Optical Image Stabilization	No	No	No	No
Camera Array	Quad-camera	Quad-camera	Quad-camera	Quad-camera
Autofocus System	PDAF	PDAF	PDAF	PDAF
Secondary Camera	16 MP	32 MP	16 MP	16 MP
Video Capture	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Flash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
OS Version	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NavIC
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5	5	5.1
NFC	No	No	No	No
Infrared	Yes	Yes	No	No
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, side-mounted	Yes, side-mounted	Yes, side-mounted	Yes, side-mounted
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type	Type-C 1.0	Type-C 1.0	Type-C 1.0	Type-C 1.0
USB Standard	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Battery (mAh)	5,020	5,020	4,300	4.300
Fast charging	Yes, 18 W	Yes, 33 W	Yes, 30 W	Yes, 30 W
Colors	Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black	Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black	Comet Blue, Comet White	Lightning Blue, Lightning Orange
Prices in India	Starts at Rs 12,999	Start at Rs 14,999	Starts at Rs 12,999	Starts at Rs 16,999

The specifications of the new Redmi Note and Realme phones make it clear that the two companies are head-on with each other, trying to offer more features in a more affordable price tag. On paper, each of these phones are as good as each other, however, we will only know the ultimate best in the segment once we review them. Stay tuned...Don't miss our first impressions of the Realme 6 Pro.