Micromax In 1b vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Micromax In 1b and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 196 g |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Jul 2020 |
Summary: Micromax In 1b is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 9A is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Micromax In 1b and Xiaomi Redmi 9A are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.53 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~269 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition for 2GB RAM variant) | Android 10, MIUI 12 (upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| RAM | 2GB, 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB, 64GB eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 10W wired, Reverse charging | 10W wired |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Dimensions | 164.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm | 164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g |
| Build | Plastic unibody | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Blue, Green, Purple | — |
Comms
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
| Announced | 2020, November 03 | 2020, June 30 |
| Released | 2020, November 24 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2020, July 07 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Micromax In 1b or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Micromax In 1b — 188 g for the Micromax In 1b versus 196 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Which is newer, Micromax In 1b or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Micromax In 1b — Nov 2020 for the Micromax In 1b versus Jul 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Is the Micromax In 1b or the Xiaomi Redmi 9A rated higher?
We rate the Micromax In 1b 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A 6/10.
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