Micromax In 1b vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Micromax In 1b and the Xiaomi Redmi 9, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Price | ₹7,999 | ₹11,999 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 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 | 198 g |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Jun 2020 |
Summary: Micromax In 1b is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 9 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 9 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Micromax In 1b is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.53 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~269 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition for 2GB RAM variant) | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB, 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB, 64GB eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired, Reverse charging | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm | 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 188 g | 198 g (7.0 oz) |
| Build | Plastic unibody | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), 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 9 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (Global only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required) |
Launch
| Micromax In 1b | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 03 | June 2020 |
| Released | 2020, November 24 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2020, June 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Micromax In 1b or Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 5,000 mAh for the Micromax In 1b versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Which is lighter, Micromax In 1b or Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Micromax In 1b — 188 g for the Micromax In 1b versus 198 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Which is newer, Micromax In 1b or Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Micromax In 1b — Nov 2020 for the Micromax In 1b versus Jun 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Is the Micromax In 1b or the Xiaomi Redmi 9 rated higher?
We rate the Micromax In 1b 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9 7/10.
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