Both Xiaomi and OPPO know how to do the job very well in the mid-range of phones and this results in one of the most raised duels so far this year. It is not easy at all to choose between the Redmi Note 9 and the OPPO A9 2020 , as they are two phones with many similarities, but some points that make them stand out above all else.
To help you choose between the best-selling Xiaomi mobile in 2020 and the popular OPPO A9 2020, we are going to put their cameras, design, batteries and connectivity among other elements face to face. With this, we hope that you are completely clear about the ideal option according to what you are looking for, without overlooking a single aspect.
Design and displays
In the external device of these two models we find great changes in the aesthetic section, on the one hand at the back due to the position of its cameras and on the front since the Redmi Note 9 uses a hole and OPPO maintains the classic notch in shape drop. However, in the averages they are very similar and in weight, with 199 grams the Redmi and 195 grams the OPPO A9 of 2020. Its screen does not change too much as they are 6.53 inches and 6.5 inches respectively sharing IPS LCD technology.
Two different processors
When it comes to comparing the power, we have to give the OPPO A9 2020 with the best processor as the winner since it opts for the Snapdragon 665. The Redmi Note 9 bets on the Mediatek Helio G85 that has already shown us good results, but does not reach the Qualcomm height at certain times. The Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU is also in the OPPO and is superior to what the Arm Mali-G52 offers both in juices and in other processes.
If what we are concerned about are the memory options, we can be calm because OPPO offers us options with 4 and 8 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of memory. Meanwhile Redmi does the same with 3 GB + 64 GB and in turn with 4 GB and 128 GB. In another case, we can choose to add a MicroSD memory card to expand the space, once again shared UFS 2.1 storage technology.
Who has better cameras?
In photography, both brands have taken the needs of their users very seriously and this gives us practically a total tie in all sections . With 48 Mpx in the main lens, the hands are capable of giving fantastic results, something that is repeated with the 8 Mpx of the wide angle and without forgetting to add the 2 Mpx macro mode or the 2 Mpx of the portrait mode.
We only find differences on the front where, the OPPO selfie has more detail by offering 16 Mpx compared to Xiaomi’s 13 Mpx. The video recording includes digital stabilizer and 4K resolution in March models, with very similar results.
Battery and connectivity
In the section of the battery we have almost a tie again, but by very little OPPO is surpassed this time by Xiaomi and its 5,020 mAh with 18W fast charge . The OPPO A9 2020 can even offer better autonomy with its 5,000 mAh, although this is a software thing. We will not miss the NFC and audio jack that is present in both with 4G connectivity and also Bluetooth 5.0.
MIUI vs ColorOS
A very important point when choosing one of these models is customization, although in this case we have Android 10, the layer is very different. Xiaomi’s is MIUI 12 already updated on the Redmi Note 9 with many additions and options, but one of its biggest complaints is the multiple bugs. On the other hand, the OPPO A9 2020 has not yet been updated with ColorOS 11, but it is expected to do so as soon as possible, a layer that has improved a lot and they have nothing to envy MIUI.
Prices and purchase recommendation
Finally, we are going to know their prices, which will be very important when making a decision and as we are used to, our recommendation goes to 128 GB of memory, prices on which we are going to focus. In this case, the OPPO A9 2020 is cheaper, with a difference of 30 euros , which is very relevant. The 169 euros of the OPPO make it much more attractive for price than the Redmi Note 9, as it is an important aspect when seeing all the previous similarities.
If we had to personally stay with one, we chose to buy the OPPO A9 2020 , since its cameras and battery are the same, also leaving a Snapdragon processor. The price is what ends up convincing us to save us good money and opt for the OPPO model.