Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Max phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

11/28/2020 6:28 PM, updated: 11/28/2020 6:29 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Max XXiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)22Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

03PointsSamsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)

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22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB
+128GB (106GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+6.53"26% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP117% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5020 mAh101% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)21% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Model	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max LTE G720, Samsung SM-G720N0
Country or region available	China	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	June, 2020	January, 2015
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)	74.8 x 146 millimeters (2.94 x 5.75 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Chipset	64bit - Mediatek Helio G80 (12nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A75 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A55	1.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 950Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.53" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Display features	60Hz, 400 nits	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2118º1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Multimedia	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
Other functions	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue - MIUI 11 - 10W charger included - WiFi direct, hotspot - AnTuTu: 201829 (v8)	- Colors: Black, White - WiFi direct - WiFi hotspot
Power supply	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1860 minutes \| 31 hours \| 1.3 days	1080 minutes \| 18 hours \| 0.8 day
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.91W/kg (head) \| 1W/kg (body)	0.37W/kg (head) \| 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.71W/kg (head) \| 1.06W/kg (body)	0.49W/kg (head) \| 0.302W/kg (body)