HTC Vivid vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Vivid vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 2:52 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X HTC Vivid 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) Compare HTC Vivid X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages HTC Vivid	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)164% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+128GB (106GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)27% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+395 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.53"45% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1620 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100	Mi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SC
Country or region available	feature not registered	Brazil, China, India
Brand	HTC	Xiaomi
Release date	11/6/2011	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1620 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.6 hours	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	293 hours (12.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • HTC Sense 3.0 UI • Built-in digital compass, e-Compass • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Vivid	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)