Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 73.3 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2020-07-02 | 2020-04-07 |
| 6.42 x 3.00 x 0.31 inches | 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.24 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Red and White | Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey |
| Plastic and Plastic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 166.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 1560 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 268 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset |
| Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.84 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 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 | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is just a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy A11, having a 79 score against 73.3. Both phones we compare here work with the same Android 11 OS (operating system). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is a heavier and somewhat thicker cellphone than the Samsung Galaxy A11. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy A11, because it has a better display pixel density, a way better 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and a bit larger display.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features a greater memory for games and applications than Galaxy A11, and although they both have a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 512 GB, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has 64 GB internal storage capacity. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a little faster processing unit than Samsung Galaxy A11, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has more RAM memory.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a greater camera than Galaxy A11, and although they both have a F1.8 aperture, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a way higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a much better resolution back camera. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with superior battery life than Samsung Galaxy A11, because it has a 5020mAh battery capacity.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is way more expensive than Galaxy A11, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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