📱 Model features |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Model | Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Other model names | 红米9T M2010J19SG (Global 128GB + 4GB RAM) | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) |   Australia, New Zealand |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 1/18/2021 | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 |
Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 950Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 266 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
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 |
📷 Camera |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2123° 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.1 (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 |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging 2.5W Reverse charging by cable | 15W Wired fast charging |
Talk time autonomy | 56 hours (2.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 672 hours (28 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
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, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | - Colors: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green - MIUI 12 - Hi-Res audio - 24-bit/192kHz audio - Stereo dual speakers | - Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray - Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body) |