Realme C11 vs Redmi 9A: What is the Difference.

 Realme C11 vs Redmi 9A: What is the Difference. 

Since the release of Realme C11, in 2020 we now have two best entry phones under 11k in Kenya, Redmi 9A having dominated our best entry since it was released. Which one should you buy? After comparing Realme C11 vs Redmi 9A, the choice comes down to two factors. 

  1. Performance Power and
  2. Slightly Better Camera over
  3. Brand Loyalty 

In design and build, both phones are sleek and have this textured look and feel. They definitely look way better than the competition in the same price range. 

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In terms of features, both phones have the same specs except for the Camera and Processor chipset. Their prices also change depending on where you shop and prevailing circumstances. 

Now to the buying deciding factors. The C11 comes with a superior MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) chipset compared to Redmi 9As  MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm). This means it can handle multitasking and heavy-duty tasks better than the Redmi 9A.

Here is a complete comparison of the two processor chipset: Helio G35 vs Helio G25 

The Redmi 9A has a single 13MP main camera and 5MP selfie Camera while Realme C11 has Dual Cameras. You get a 13MP main + 2MP Depth sensor and a 5MP selfie camera same as Redmi 9A. This means the Reame C11 takes a good close up pictures than Redmi 9A.  

That sums up the difference between Realme C11 vs Redmi 9A. 

 Realme C11 vs Redmi 9A Full Comparison Summary

Features

Realme C11 Specifications

Redmi 9A Specifications

Redmi 9A  Price in Kenya Ksh.12,500 for 2GB Ram 32GB Internal Storage  Ksh.11,500 for 2GB Ram 32GB Internal Storage 
Body Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm

Weight: 196g

Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame. 

Others: 

Dimensions: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm 

Weight: 196g

Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame. 

Others: 

Display Type: IPS LCD

Size: 6.53 inches, 102.7 cm2 (~81.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Protection: n/a

Type: IPS LCD, 400 nits

Size: 6.53 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Protection: n/a

Platform OS: Android 10, realme UI 1.0

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)

OS: Android 10, MIUI 12

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm)

Memory Internal: 2GB  RAM, 32GB Internal Storage Internal: 2GB  RAM, 32GB Internal Storage
Main Camera Modules: 13MP + 2MP Depth.  

Features: LED flash, HDR

Video:  1080p@30fps

Modules: 13MP Wide. 

Features: LED flash, HDR

Video:  1080p@30/60fps

Selfie Camera Modules: 5MP

Features:  LED Flash HDR

Video: 1080p@30fps

Modules: 5MP

Features:  LED Flash HDR

Video: 1080p@30/60fps

Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

Charging: Fast charging 10W

Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

Charging: Fast charging 10W

Others Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

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