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Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 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 Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) 24Points
6.7"
OLED

1080x2412

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) Compare Nothing Phone 2 X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 2 (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!

Phone 2 (128GB)} 24 Advantages Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) vs Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2412 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.7"3%
Larger screen
vs6.53"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP67%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP150%
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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+45W150%
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.
vs18W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+199 grams (6.97 ounces)1%
Lighter
394 PPIvs+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4700 mAhvs+5020 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
ModelPhone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Other model namesNothing Phone (2) A065Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNothingXiaomi
Release date7/17/2023, Announced: 7/11/20235/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.35 x 162.13 millimeters (3.01 x 6.38 in)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Display typeLTPO OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2412 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)394 PPI395 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
System versionAndroid 13Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 11
User InterfaceNothing OS 2MIUI 11 / 12

⚙️ Processor

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 895434 (v9), 972126 (v10)
Geekbench: 3957 (v5.5), 4219 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 200451 (v8)
Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
(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 resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX890 / Samsung JN1 sensor
Sony IMX615 sensor (selfie)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.74" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
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: Dark Gray, White
• LED lights on the back for notifications
• Glyph
• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
• 22.5W charger (18W phone support)

☢️ Radiation rate

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/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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