Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/23/2020 8:55 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 3:05 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S X Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

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

8 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+403 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)5% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
5.99"	vs	+6.67"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP97% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
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Model	Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM	Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 6GB RAM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/13/2018	4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020
Depth	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)	76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	550nits[typ]	450nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock	• Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)