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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) 10Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64GB NFC) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 Note 5 (64GB/4GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+403 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2.55" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
5.99"vs+6.53"9%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+5020 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+18W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

32 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Other model names红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraXiaomi Redmi 9 (Global) M2004J19G
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date3/1/20186/10/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.99" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 201829 (v8)
Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 / Upload600/150 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm 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 only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered31 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot
• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
• 10W charger included

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Redmi 9 (64GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body)
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