Xiaomi Redmi 9AT vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C Comparison and Differences

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Xiaomi Redmi 9AT

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Slightly higher AnTuTu v8 benchmark score indicating a potential for slightly better performance in some scenarios.
A bit lighter at 194 g compared to the Redmi 9C's 196 g, which might be appreciated by users looking for a lighter device.
Same large battery capacity of 5000 mAh without the added weight.

More versatile camera setup with a triple-camera system including macro and depth sensors, which allows for more photographic flexibility compared to Redmi 9AT's single rear camera.
Availability of NFC in certain markets, which allows for contactless payments and other wireless transactions (absent in the Redmi 9AT).
Inclusion of a fingerprint sensor for added security which isn't available on the Redmi 9AT.
Has an infrared (IR) blaster to control IR devices, expanding its utility as a remote control for various appliances.
Available in a variant with more RAM and storage (64GB 3GB RAM).

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi 9AT	Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2020, September 09	2020, June 30
Dimensions (HxWxD)	164.9 x 77 x 9 mm \| 6.49 x 6.49 x 3.03 in	164.9 x 77 x 9 mm \| 6.49 x 6.49 x 3.03 in
Weight	194 g \| 6.84 oz	196 g \| 6.91 oz
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green	Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Approximate price		150 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single	13 MP, Triple
Camera specs	-13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF	-13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Functions	LED flash, HDR	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Functions	HDR	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Operating system - OS	Android 10, MIUI 12	Android 10, MIUI 12
Chipset	- MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm)	- MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)	- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	PowerVR GE8320
External memory	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	32GB 2GB RAM	32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM

SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.87 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.78 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.73 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)

Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Sensors	- Accelerometer, proximity	- Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity , Infrared port
Other extras	- Charging 10W	- 10W

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