Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Redmi 4A

The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 10/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4A doesn't.

The Realme 9 Pro Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi 4A — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi 4A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 4A better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Redmi 4A, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 13 points higher (23/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Redmi 4A (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).

Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 4A: The Redmi 4A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 9 Pro Plus Redmi 4A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
AnTuTu 180934
Geekbench Single 130
Geekbench Multi 488
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 3120 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm
Weight 131 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi 4A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi 4A
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Redmi 4A
  • 3120 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Redmi 4A
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Redmi 4A (27/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi 4A?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi 4A — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Redmi 4A?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi 4A — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi 4A?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Redmi 4A?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 4A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.