Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 79 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 11, 10 | -- |
| 2020-04-07 | 2016-09-29 |
| 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches | 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey | 16 777 216 |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 115.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 393 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.55 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 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 | Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | 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 |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is slightly better than LG V20, with a 79 score against 77. Although the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is newer than LG V20, it's thicker and somewhat heavier. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with just a bit better performance than LG V20, and although they both have a 4 GB RAM memory, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a greater number of cores (and they are faster).
LG V20 counts with a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher 1440 x 2560 resolution and a higher pixel density. The LG V20 counts with a superior memory to install games and applications than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal memory, the LG V20 also has an external memory slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a very superior battery performance than LG V20, because it has 5020mAh of battery capacity against 3200mAh. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a much better camera than LG V20, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, the same 30 fps video frame rates and a F1.8 aperture, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a way larger camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a back-facing camera with much more mega-pixels.
Although Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the LG V20, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as LG V20. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the LG V20, and give up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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