Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo 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 Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 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? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)

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!

9 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+565 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+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
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)26% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+6.53"26% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP190% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+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) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3900 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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)	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
4.0 + 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.

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)	Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SC, M2003J15SS
Country or region available	USA	China, India
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	10/30/2014	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-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 420	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)	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, 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
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 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	5248x3936 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	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: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min • Java framework	• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	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)