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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| -- | Android 11, 10 |
| 2016-10-20 | 2020-04-07 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey |
| Aluminum and Glass | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 869.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 11.55 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel XL is slightly better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, having a general score of 81.3 against 79. Google Pixel XL is an noticeably older phone than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, but it is somewhat lighter and just a little thinner anyway. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a bit faster processing unit than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a larger number of cores.
The Google Pixel XL counts with a bit more vivid display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 2560px and more pixels per screen inch. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a superior camera than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a bigger sensor providing a higher image quality, a way higher 48 megapixels resolution camera and a bigger camera aperture to take better low light photos.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features more storage capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel XL, because although it has 0 less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that supports a maximum of 512 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features a superior battery performance than Google Pixel XL, because it has a 5020mAh battery size.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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