realme C11 vs Redmi 9C Specs Comparison
The Redmi 9C enters the arena of devices under PHP 6K. Today, we have it matched up with the realme C11, another great contender in the budget-friendly market.
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| Budget phones with good specs for the price |
realme C11 vs Redmi 9C Specs Comparison
| Device | realme C11 | Redmi 9C |
| Display | 6.5-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3+ protected IPS (LTPS) screen w/ HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi | 6.53-inch 2.5D curved LCD (LTPS) screen w/ HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi |
| CPU |
2.3GHz 12nm Helio G35 octa-core processor
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2.3GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor
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| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 (680MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 (680MHz) |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB/3GB LPDDR4X |
| ROM | 32GB eMMC 5.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated) | 32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB (dedicated) |
| Back Camera | 13MP f/2.2 w/ PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flash | 13MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 w/ 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 w/ depth + LED flash |
| Selfie Camera | 5MP f/2.4 | 5MP f/2.2 |
| Battery |
5,000mAh w/ 10W charger
| 5,000mAh w/ 10W charging |
| OS | Android 10.0 w/ realme UI 1.0 |
Android 10 w/ MIUI 12
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| Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM
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WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, dual SIM
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic |
Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
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| Others |
Face unlock, P2i splash resistance, Dirac HD Sound, Colors: Mint Green, Pepper Gray
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Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, P2i water splash resistance, Colors: Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
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| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm | 164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight |
196 g
| 196 g |
| Price | PHP 4,990 | PHP 5,290 2GB/32GB (PHP 4,990 new SRP), PHP 5,990 3GB/64GB (PHP 5,690 new SRP)
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realme and Redmi budget phone fight
Build/Design - The two phones are equipped with sturdy-looking polycarbonate shells with textured finishes to prevent fingerprint smudges. Both devices also have a square rear-camera bump as well.
In the front, the two sports a display with a notch.
Display - The realme C11 has a 6.5-inch 2.5D curved LTPS with 1600 x 720 HD+ resolution at 269 ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection.
In the front, the two sports a display with a notch.
Display - The realme C11 has a 6.5-inch 2.5D curved LTPS with 1600 x 720 HD+ resolution at 269 ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection.
The Redmi 9C 6.53-inch LTPS screen with 1600 x 720 HD+ at 269 ppi.
In this aspect, it is virtually a tie with both devices sporting the same size, resolution. However, realme C11 has Gorilla Glass 3+ protection.
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| Big screens for less |
Specs - For performance, realme C11 has a 2.3GHz Helio G35 octa-core processor, PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage, and 5,000mAh with 10W charger.
Redmi 9C has the 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor, PowerVR GE8320 GPU, up to 3GB RAM, up to 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage, 5,000mAh batter with 10W charging.
In terms of CPU and GPU speeds, it is a tie since both are sporting the Media Helio G35 processor.
For the RAM and storage, Redmi 9C has an advantage in terms of variety.
It is also a tie for batteries since both have the same size and fast charging tech.
For the RAM and storage, Redmi 9C has an advantage in terms of variety.
It is also a tie for batteries since both have the same size and fast charging tech.
Cameras - The realme C11 has a dual-camera setup with a 13MP f/2.2 main sensor with PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor with LED flash. For selfies, there's a 5MP f/2.4 sensor.
Redmi Note 9C has a triple-camera set 13MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 w/ 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 w/ depth + LED flash. For selfies, it has a 5MP f/2.2 sensor.
The Redmi 9C takes the lead here with a triple-camera setup. It's a tie for the selfie camera though.
Other features - realme C11 has WiFi, 4G LTE with VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, face unlock, Dirac HD sound, Bluetooth 5, P2i splash resistance, and dual SIM slots.
The Redmi 9C also has WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, OTG, face unlock, P2i splash resistance, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Both run with Android 10 OS with different skins.
The Redmi 9C also has WiFi, 700MHz 4G LTE, OTG, face unlock, P2i splash resistance, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Both run with Android 10 OS with different skins.
realme C11 advantages - More affordable, Dirac HD sound
Redmi 9C advantages - Bigger RAM and storage options, triple camera setup
Our thoughts
Both devices are close in terms of overall specs. However, Redmi 9C has a bigger RAM and storage variant and a triple camera setup.
If you can spend a bit more, Redmi 9C is more attractive. If you want to go under PHP 5K, realme C11 is the phone to get.
You can't go wrong with either one.
If you can spend a bit more, Redmi 9C is more attractive. If you want to go under PHP 5K, realme C11 is the phone to get.
You can't go wrong with either one.
What do you guys think?
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