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| Global Score | |
| 79 | 81.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Apple |
| Android 11, 10 | -- |
| 2020-04-07 | 2016-09-16 |
| 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 4.87 ounces |
| Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey | Black, Gold, Jet black, Red, Rose gold and Silver |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 849.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1334 x 750 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 393 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| -- | 625 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset | Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.74 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 7.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.55 | 9.68 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 1960mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 3.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPhone 7 is just a bit better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, having an 81.6 score against 79. Even though Apple iPhone 7 is way older than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, it's body is somewhat thinner and extremely lighter. IPhone 7 counts with a slightly better screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, although it has a really smaller screen, a much lower resolution of 750 x 1334 and a bit lower display pixels density.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a little bit better processing power than iPhone 7, because it has 2 GB more RAM memory and a greater number of cores. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S shoots better pictures and videos than iPhone 7, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution, a F1.8 aperture and the same video frame rates, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a way bigger sensor shooting way better quality photographs and a way higher 48 megapixels resolution back camera.
Apple iPhone 7 counts with a greater storage for applications and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with more internal storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a much better battery life than Apple iPhone 7, because it has a 5020mAh battery size against 1960mAh.
Although Apple iPhone 7 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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