Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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

11/28/2020 6:28 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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

27 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X12 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+128GB (106GB available)52 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)16% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+395 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.53"63% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5020 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)51% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	6/10/2020	3/19/2011
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	6.53" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	MIUI 12	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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	Not supported
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue • 10W charger included	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)