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| Global Score | |
| 76.2 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11, 10 |
| 2016-11-04 | 2020-04-07 |
| 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches | 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black and White | Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey |
| Ceramic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 590.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2040 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 361 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") 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 (120 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 (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.24 | 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a global score of 79, which is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi MIX's global score of 76.2. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is a somewhat thicker cellphone than Xiaomi Mi MIX, but both of them weight the same. Both of these phones work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has the previous 11 version and Xiaomi Mi MIX has Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features a bit better processing unit than Xiaomi Mi MIX, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM memory, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a greater number of cores. Xiaomi Mi MIX has a little more vivid screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, although it has a bit worse resolution of 1080 x 2040, a just a little less pixels per inch in the display and a bit smaller display.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features more storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external SD slot that allows up to 512 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a better camera than Xiaomi Mi MIX, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a bigger aperture to take better photos and videos in poorly lited situations, a lot larger sensor taking way higher quality videos and photos and a back facing camera with way more mega pixels.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a bit better battery life than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because it has a 5020mAh battery size instead of 4400mAh.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones we are comparing here, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is also a bargain compared to others, making it a no doubt choice.
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