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Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) 05Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4150
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)

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!

X5Max (Platinum edition)} 5 Advantages Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) vs Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
+194 grams (6.79 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+401 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.53"19%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP117%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4150 mAhvs+5020 mAh21%
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 microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
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ModelX5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Other model namesBBK Vivo X5 Max Platinum edition Dual-Sim, BBK X5MaxXiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C
Country or region availableChina
China
China
China
BrandVivoXiaomi
Release date6/1/20156/10/2020
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 153.9 millimeters (3.07 x 6.06 in)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceFuntouch 2.0 UIMIUI 12

โš™๏ธ Processor

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP2 700MHzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 201829 (v8)
Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4.0"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4150 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)31 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Whiteโ€ข Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
โ€ข 10W charger included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body)
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