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Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 10Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)

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!

DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 10 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+544 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
5.4"vs+6.53"21%
Larger screen
(back) 21MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP185%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3760 mAhvs+5020 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR4 / 3GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
ModelDROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Other model namesVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceMi Redmi Note 9 CX295VRD, CX295CIN
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date10/29/20155/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.4" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 11 / 12

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 200451 (v8)
Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)21 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 resolution5616x3744 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3760 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Moto Maker
• Moto ShatterShield
• The screen don't crack or shatter
• TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
• 22.5W charger (18W phone support)

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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