Vivo has launched the V9 in India which will succeed the V7 that was launched in November last year. The V9 is a mid-range smartphone that packs a host of new features and upgrades to hardware. However, the highlight of the V9, whether you like it or not, is its edge-to-edge display with a notch that looks similar to the iPhone X. At Rs 22,990, the V9 will be taking on the Redmi Note 5 Pro in the mid-range segment, among others.
There is a considerable price difference between the Vivo V9 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but a lot of the hardware is comparable. In fact, in some instances you might find the Redmi Note 5 Pro offers a little more than the V9 and at a cheaper price at that. Additionally, both the phones also come with full-screen displays and offer dual rear cameras, among other things. Naturally, there are a few aspects about each phone that trump the other and we take a look at what they offer to help you decide on which one to buy.
Both the Vivo V9 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro offer edge-to-edge displays, but there is one big difference - the V9 has a display notch. Yes, the Vivo V9 is one among a handful of Android smartphones launched in recent months to sport a notch cut out similar to the iPhone X. The V9 is also the first notched Android phone to launch in India. The V9 sports minimal bezels around the display with just a notch and a narrow chin being the most noticeable. The notch also allows the handset to offer around 90 per cent screen-to-body-ratio. But the iPhone X's notch has been met with mixed responses so it is likely that the V9 will see the same level of appeal.
But the iPhone X clone doesn't stop at the notch. The rear panel also sees a vertical dual rear camera setup placed on the top left corner, much like the iPhone X. The handset is made out of plastic, which is quite disappointing considering the price you're paying. Most other design elements are pretty standard including a rear fingerprint sensor, a headphone jack on the bottom of the frame next to what is sadly a microUSB port. Of course, the highlight of the phone is its 6.3-inch (1080x2280) LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Ultimately, Vivo, like many other Android OEMs recently, is trying to attract consumers with an iPhone X-like design but at a much cheaper price point. A similar thought was also echoed by Asus at MWC 2018 when it launched the Zenfone 5.
Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 5 Pro does not feature a display notch. Its bezels are evenly narrow on the top and bottom and the 5.99-inch FHD+ (1080x2160) display provides an aspect ratio of 18:9. Without the notch, the Redmi Note 5 Pro provides a more uniform look, but the screen-to-body ratio is not as great as the Vivo V9. The Redmi Note 5 Pro also comes with a vertically placed dual rear camera setup like the V9 as well as fingerprint sensor on the back. Unlike the V9, the rear panel of Redmi Note 5 Pro is largely made out of metal with a little bit of plastic on the top and bottom.
Powering the V9 is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Storage is expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated micro-SD card slot. The handset runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS 4.0 and houses a 3,260mAh battery. The V9 also comes with AI Face Access that improves the accuracy of the face unlock feature, the company claims.
The V9, much like most other Vivo phones, touts impressive cameras which will be one of its main selling point. The dual rear camera system includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing. Additionally, the cameras are supported by phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Up front, you get a whopping 24-megapixel selfie camera with screen flash and support for 1080p video recording.
In comparison, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is a powerhouse of a phone as it comes with a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor instead of the 626 that's powering the V9. Xiaomi says the chipset is 40 per cent more powerful than the Snapdragon 630. We found this to be true in our review where the Redmi Note 5 Pro performed impressively. Sadly though, the Redmi Note 5 Pro ships with Android 7.1.2 Nougat rather than Oreo. On the flipside, it does house a larger 4,000mAh battery compared to the V9.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro's dual rear camera setup comprises of one 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and one 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The front sees a 20-megapixel camera with LED flash which is also capable of portrait mode. On paper, the camera specs are lower than the V9, but in our review the cameras were quite impressive. In fact, we found it to be the best camera smartphone in its price segment.
The Vivo V9 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro will be competing against each other in the sub Rs 25,000 segment. Vivo's latest mid-range handset has been priced at 22,990 and comes in only one variant of 4G + 64GB. The smartphone will be available in offline stores and via online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon India from April 2.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro, on the other hand, starts at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB + 64GB option and goes up to Rs 16,999 for the top-end version with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. As you can see, there's a good Rs 9,000 difference between the base versions of both the phones. In terms of value for money, the Redmi Note 5 Pro beats the V9 hands down. You can get your hands on the Redmi Note 5 Pro via Mi.com/in and Flipkart, if you're lucky that is.
The Vivo V9 wants to impress you with its iPhone X-like edge-to-edge display along with impressive front and back cameras. If you are among those who do not mind the notch, then the V9 should be your choice, especially since the iPhone X costs nearly 5x more. The cameras may be better than the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but we can only know for sure after an in-depth review. Another thing going for the V9 is that it runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update out-of-the-box, while the Redmi Note 5 Pro disappointingly runs Nougat.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro, however, has an improved chipset compared to V9 and it also comes with a metal body as well. Additionally, it also features a full-screen display and dual rear cameras, which quite impressed us in our review. All of this at under Rs 15,000 for the base variant is something that may just attract buyers a lot more than the Vivo V9. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has already seen a great response in India with units going out of stock within second in each flash sale so far. One will have to wait and see how well the V9 performs. Let us know your pick in the comments below.
There is a considerable price difference between the Vivo V9 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but a lot of the hardware is comparable. In fact, in some instances you might find the Redmi Note 5 Pro offers a little more than the V9 and at a cheaper price at that. Additionally, both the phones also come with full-screen displays and offer dual rear cameras, among other things. Naturally, there are a few aspects about each phone that trump the other and we take a look at what they offer to help you decide on which one to buy.
Vivo V9 Vs Redmi Note 5 Pro design
Both the Vivo V9 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro offer edge-to-edge displays, but there is one big difference - the V9 has a display notch. Yes, the Vivo V9 is one among a handful of Android smartphones launched in recent months to sport a notch cut out similar to the iPhone X. The V9 is also the first notched Android phone to launch in India. The V9 sports minimal bezels around the display with just a notch and a narrow chin being the most noticeable. The notch also allows the handset to offer around 90 per cent screen-to-body-ratio. But the iPhone X's notch has been met with mixed responses so it is likely that the V9 will see the same level of appeal.
But the iPhone X clone doesn't stop at the notch. The rear panel also sees a vertical dual rear camera setup placed on the top left corner, much like the iPhone X. The handset is made out of plastic, which is quite disappointing considering the price you're paying. Most other design elements are pretty standard including a rear fingerprint sensor, a headphone jack on the bottom of the frame next to what is sadly a microUSB port. Of course, the highlight of the phone is its 6.3-inch (1080x2280) LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Ultimately, Vivo, like many other Android OEMs recently, is trying to attract consumers with an iPhone X-like design but at a much cheaper price point. A similar thought was also echoed by Asus at MWC 2018 when it launched the Zenfone 5.
Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 5 Pro does not feature a display notch. Its bezels are evenly narrow on the top and bottom and the 5.99-inch FHD+ (1080x2160) display provides an aspect ratio of 18:9. Without the notch, the Redmi Note 5 Pro provides a more uniform look, but the screen-to-body ratio is not as great as the Vivo V9. The Redmi Note 5 Pro also comes with a vertically placed dual rear camera setup like the V9 as well as fingerprint sensor on the back. Unlike the V9, the rear panel of Redmi Note 5 Pro is largely made out of metal with a little bit of plastic on the top and bottom.
Vivo V9 Vs Redmi Note 5 Pro specifications
Powering the V9 is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Storage is expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated micro-SD card slot. The handset runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS 4.0 and houses a 3,260mAh battery. The V9 also comes with AI Face Access that improves the accuracy of the face unlock feature, the company claims.
The V9, much like most other Vivo phones, touts impressive cameras which will be one of its main selling point. The dual rear camera system includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing. Additionally, the cameras are supported by phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Up front, you get a whopping 24-megapixel selfie camera with screen flash and support for 1080p video recording.
In comparison, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is a powerhouse of a phone as it comes with a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor instead of the 626 that's powering the V9. Xiaomi says the chipset is 40 per cent more powerful than the Snapdragon 630. We found this to be true in our review where the Redmi Note 5 Pro performed impressively. Sadly though, the Redmi Note 5 Pro ships with Android 7.1.2 Nougat rather than Oreo. On the flipside, it does house a larger 4,000mAh battery compared to the V9.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro's dual rear camera setup comprises of one 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and one 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The front sees a 20-megapixel camera with LED flash which is also capable of portrait mode. On paper, the camera specs are lower than the V9, but in our review the cameras were quite impressive. In fact, we found it to be the best camera smartphone in its price segment.
Vivo V9 Vs Redmi Note 5 Pro price
The Vivo V9 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro will be competing against each other in the sub Rs 25,000 segment. Vivo's latest mid-range handset has been priced at 22,990 and comes in only one variant of 4G + 64GB. The smartphone will be available in offline stores and via online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon India from April 2.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro, on the other hand, starts at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB + 64GB option and goes up to Rs 16,999 for the top-end version with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. As you can see, there's a good Rs 9,000 difference between the base versions of both the phones. In terms of value for money, the Redmi Note 5 Pro beats the V9 hands down. You can get your hands on the Redmi Note 5 Pro via Mi.com/in and Flipkart, if you're lucky that is.
Vivo V9 Vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Which one should you buy?
The Vivo V9 wants to impress you with its iPhone X-like edge-to-edge display along with impressive front and back cameras. If you are among those who do not mind the notch, then the V9 should be your choice, especially since the iPhone X costs nearly 5x more. The cameras may be better than the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but we can only know for sure after an in-depth review. Another thing going for the V9 is that it runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update out-of-the-box, while the Redmi Note 5 Pro disappointingly runs Nougat.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro, however, has an improved chipset compared to V9 and it also comes with a metal body as well. Additionally, it also features a full-screen display and dual rear cameras, which quite impressed us in our review. All of this at under Rs 15,000 for the base variant is something that may just attract buyers a lot more than the Vivo V9. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has already seen a great response in India with units going out of stock within second in each flash sale so far. One will have to wait and see how well the V9 performs. Let us know your pick in the comments below.
Vivo V9 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Battle for the mid-range bezel-less supremacy
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