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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB) 18Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4250
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) Compare Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)

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!

11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)29%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+90Hz50%
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
+6.55"2%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.97" inches29%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4250 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+514 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
ModelXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G (2109119DI) New EditionGalaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung Crown
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/2/2021, Announced: 9/15/20218/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI514 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 800nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
HDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceMIUI 12.5 / 13 / 14One UI 2.0 / 2.5

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 527663 (v9)
Geekbench: 2832 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1200/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mm1/5"1.12µmAF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.97" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5952x3348 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.4" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4250 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
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: Vinyl Black, Jazz Blue, Tuscany Coral, Diamond Dazzle• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (India 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
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