Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)

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

3/15/2020 4:49 PM, updated: 3/17/2020 9:07 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 07Points

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 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (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!

7 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core25% 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	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)20% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times 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/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 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 (side-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	+33W120% 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.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
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Model	DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)	Xiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	India, (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	10/30/2014	3/25/2020
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)	76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
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	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (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	800/150 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.41.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" 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	Not 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 (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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 (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (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	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (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: Metallic Black, Metallic Red • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min • Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover • Java framework	• Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black • 20:9 display (450 nits) • MIUI 11
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered