Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9Xiaomi Redmi Note 9Global · 3GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4GXiaomi Redmi Note 9 4GChina · 4GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
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China · 4GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.3 Ki Cost-effective
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Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.6Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.2Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 7.1 Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score 7.0 Battery 8.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.1
166 reviews
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Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Global · 3GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
China · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 6.53" 6.53"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.2 mm
162.3 mm
8.9 mm 		77.2 mm
162.3 mm
9.6 mm
Weight 199 g 198 g
Micro Helio G85
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 662
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 225.154
v10 		184.000
v8
Battery 5020 mAh 6000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.25 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases M2003J15SG M2010J19SC, Lime

Release Date
Release date January 2020,
4 years ago 		November 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
Size
77.2 mm • 162.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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77.2 mm • 162.3 mm • 9.6 mm
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Weight 199 g 198 g
Usable surface 83 % 83 %
Materials Plastic, P2i Nano coating Plastic
Resistance IP53 IP52
Colors
White

Blue

Green
Black

White

Blue

Green

Orange

Purple-ish

Screen
Diagonal 6.53" 6.53"
Type LCD IPS LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
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Is it comfortable?
8.0
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.7
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Number of reviews
166 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ) Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPU 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
225.154
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
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184.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.4
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.9
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.7
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Number of reviews
166 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGM1 Samsung S5KGM1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02B10
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.70 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.25 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
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Quality of nighttime photos
5.7
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Quality of selfies
6.9
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
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Number of reviews
166 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.795 W/Kg on head
1.138 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.840 W/Kg on head
1.090 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
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Quality of the GPS
8.2
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And the WiFi?
8.4
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Number of reviews
166 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
166 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
166 reviews
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Prices
From $ 137 --
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