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Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB) 07Points
6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9A X
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

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!

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB) vs Redmi S2 (32GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+6.53"9%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+(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
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+5000 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3080 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4Xvs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)14%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

33 Common items in both devices
32GB (20GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
269 PPI
Only digital zoom
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
ModelRedmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/20205/1/2018
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features400nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 84175 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100M1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green
• MIUI 12
• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
• MIUI 10
• 18:9 screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)Redmi S2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
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