Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 2:54 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (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!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+403 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras 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
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP103% 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	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+199 grams (6.97 ounces)10% Lighter
6.39"	vs	+6.53"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP150% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh57% 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	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A	Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR8	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 12	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
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	300/150 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	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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, 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	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm	(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 resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4224 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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 Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	USB Type-C (reversible)	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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	10W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
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: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera	• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)	0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)