Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 2:46 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)

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!

17 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+7.2"10% Larger screen	vs	6.53"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 24MP86% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+22.5W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
232 grams (8.12 ounces)	vs	+199 grams (6.97 ounces)17% Lighter
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
346 PPI	vs	+395 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
5000 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20X EVR-AL00 6GB RAM, Huawei Everest	Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SC, M2003J15SS
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, India
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2018	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	232 grams (8.12 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.2" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	346 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	(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	7296x5472 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver • EMUI 9.0 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Leica camera lens • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
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)