Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.39 | 6.39 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 403 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.2 | 86.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 + |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 10 | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.5, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 27 | 27 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 20 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157.5 | 156.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| Weight (g) | 173 | 191 |
| Width (mm) | 74.7 | 74.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February. Released 2019, June | 2019, September. Released 2019, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a) |
| Radio | No | Yes |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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