Realme XT vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme XT and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Price | $645 | $89 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,030 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.39 in |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 179 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Realme XT is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), screen size. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme XT is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 20W wired, VOOC 3.0 | 18W wired, QC4+ |
| Capacity | — | 4030 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.96 x 0.34 in) | 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 179 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Realme XT | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 13 | 2019, September |
| Released | 2019, September | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, September 16 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme XT or Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 4,000 mAh for the Realme XT versus 4,030 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.
Which has more RAM, Realme XT or Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
Realme XT — 8 GB for the Realme XT versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.
Which is lighter, Realme XT or Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 183 g for the Realme XT versus 179 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.
Which is newer, Realme XT or Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — Sep 2019 for the Realme XT versus Sep 2019 for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.
Is the Realme XT or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite rated higher?
We rate the Realme XT 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 7/10.
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