Redmi Note 11 SE vs Realme 9i 5G: A quick comparison

Realme 9i 5G

Both Redmi Note 11 SE and Realme 9i 5G are priced under Rs 15,000 so let's find out which of these latest phones is better suited for you.

Display

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Chipset

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Camera

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Software

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Battery

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Pricing

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Reasons to buy

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