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| Global Score | |
| 79 | 80.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Nokia |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-04-07 | 2020-11-12 |
| 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches | 6.77 x 3.09 x 0.35 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 7.97 ounces |
| Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey | Meteor grey |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 393 pixels per inch | 387 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7225 chipset |
| Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 12.98 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 24.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.55 | 12.43 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a general score of 80.3, which is just a bit better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S's 79 score. Both devices in this comparison review come with Android OS, but the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the previous 10 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has Android 11. Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a a little heavier cellphone than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, but both of them are equally thin.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW count with similar displays, because although the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a little bit worse display density, and they both have the same resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, it also counts with a bit larger display. The Nokia 8 V 5G UW features a greater memory for apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW also has an external memory card slot that holds up to 1000 GB.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW features a processing unit that is just as good as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S one, and although the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has 2 GB more RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. Nokia 8 V 5G UW captures a little bit better videos and photos than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and a F1.8 aperture, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW also has a back facing camera with a lot better resolution, higher 60 fps video frame rate and a larger sensor which provides a better image and video quality.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a bit longer battery duration than Nokia 8 V 5G UW, because it has a 12 percent greater battery size.
Although Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, otherwise you can save some money and buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, letting go a couple specs and features.
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