Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J4 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2020 9:47 AM, updated: 11/29/2020 10:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 XXiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)25Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

06PointsSamsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime X

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)

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25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.53"19% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(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) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)13% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

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Physical features	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Model	Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (M2004J19PI)	Galaxy J4 J400F/Dual-sim, SM-J400FZKDINS
Country or region available	India	United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	August, 2020	May, 2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
System (OS)	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit - Mediatek Helio G80 (12nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A75 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A55	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 950Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	267 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 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
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 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
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 on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	28mm lens
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
Other functions	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
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
Other features	- Colors: Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare - MIUI 11 - 10W charger included - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1860 minutes \| 31 hours \| 1.3 days	1200 minutes \| 20 hours \| 0.8 day
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head) \| 0.42W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.356W/kg (head) \| 1.492W/kg (body)