Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 75.6 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11, 10 |
| 2016-07-28 | 2020-04-07 |
| 6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 inches | 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches |
| 4.80 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Gray and White | Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey |
| -- | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 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 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 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 |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 11.55 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Battery | 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.56 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is just a bit better than the Moto Z Droid Edition, having a score of 79 against 75.6. Both devices in our current comparison have Android OS (Operating System), but Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has older 11 version while Moto Z Droid Edition has Android 7.1 Nougat version. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S's body is extremely newer, but heavier and way thicker than Moto Z Droid Edition.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a bit superior CPU than Moto Z Droid Edition, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a larger number of faster cores. Motorola Moto Z Droid Edition features a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with a greater quantity of pixels per screen inch and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560px.
The Moto Z Droid Edition features a much bigger memory for games and applications than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and although they both have equal 64 GB internal memory, the Moto Z Droid Edition also has a slot for an SD memory card that allows up to 1,95 TB. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a superior battery life than Motorola Moto Z Droid Edition, because it has a 5020mAh battery size.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S takes a lot better videos and photos than Moto Z Droid Edition, and although they both have a F1.8 aperture, the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a much more mega pixels back camera.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.