The entry-level segment offers a lot of choices in 2021. If you are an average user and you do not need very high performance, you can get a pretty decent user experience even with low-end handsets. Among the most performing devices in the lowest price range there are Realme C25 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime. Two all-rounders with very good spec sheets offered at very affordable prices. But which one is the best and suits your needs the most? If you have this question, you should find the answer after reading this specs comparison between two of the best entry-level phones in the smartphone market.

Realme C25 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Realme C25 Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6 mm, 209 g 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm, 198 g
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD  6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G70, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, Realme UI  Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48/13 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 or f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 13 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/2.2 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  6000 mAh, fast charging 18W  5020 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, reverse charging Dual SIM slot

Design

The Realme C25 and the Redmi 9 Prime do not come with a premium design, just like all the other entry-level phones. They have a body made of polycarbonate, but the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has a water-repellent coating which is very nice if you want to use the phone in the rain. Both the phones come with a waterdrop notch instead of those modern punch-hole displays, and both offer a rear-mounted fingerprint reader for authentication. The Redmi 9 Prime is slightly more comfortable for one-handed use and to keep in a pocket: it is thinner and lighter thanks to its smaller battery.

 

Display

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has a superior display for one single reason: the Full HD+ resolution. With a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, it offers a higher level of definition, the same as most of the midrange phones out there. The Realme C25, instead, comes with a below-average HD+ resolution (720p). Both are IPS panels with similar levels of brightness: the Realme C25 has slightly higher brightness, but the resolution is definitely a more important thing, so the Redmi 9 Prime wins the display comparison.

 

Specs & Software

If you need the most advanced hardware setup, you should choose the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime. It has a more powerful Helio G80, while the Realme C25 is powered by the Helio G70 chipset. However, the difference in performance is just marginal: the Helio G70 is not a disappointing chipset compared to the G80. The memory configurations are the same: 4 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of native storage depending on the chosen variant. The Redmi 9 Prime runs Android 10 out of the box, while the Realme C25 comes with Android 11. So, you will most likely get longer software support and a more advanced software department with the Realme C25.

 

 

Camera

The camera setup of the Realme C25 changes depending on the market. In the international market, the handset comes with a triple camera including a 48 MP main sensor which is definitely better than the 13 MP quad camera found on the Redmi 9 Prime. But the Indian version of the phone has an inferior 13 MP triple camera. If we consider the Indian version, then Redmi 9 Prime is a better camera phone because it adds an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. But if we talk about the international version, Realme C25 is better thanks to its great 48 MP main camera.

 

 

Battery

The Realme C25 has a bigger battery: with a capacity of 6000 mAh, it is able to provide stunning battery life and it even supports wireless charging. The Redmi 9 Prime lacks wireless charging support and comes with a battery capacity of 5020 mAh. Further, the higher resolution of the display makes the energy consumption higher. The Realme C25 is one of the best battery phones of the year, but Redmi 9 Prime is still great when it comes to battery life.

 

Price

The starting price of the Realme C25 is about €140/$168, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime starts from €106/$127 in the Indian market. If we exclude the display resolution, overall, the Realme C25 is a more convincing handset. But if you care about the resolution, you’d better go for the Redmi 9 Prime which also offers a slightly better chipset, while packing a smaller but still good battery.

 

 

Realme C25 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime: PRO and CONS

Realme C25

PRO

  • Better main camera (intl. version)
  • Android 11 out of the box
  • Bigger battery
  • Reverse charging

CONS

  • HD+ display

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

PRO

  • Full HD+ display
  • Better chipset
  • Water repellent
  • Thinner and lighter

CONS

  • Android 10

 

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