Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/9/2019 12:42 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.3"6% Larger screen	vs	5.97"
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+4000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3070 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)20% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
409 PPI	vs	+432 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP30% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Other model names	红米Note 7 M1901F7E, M1901F7C, M1901F7G, Xiaomi Lavender	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), China	(Global, International), China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	2/28/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.97" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, 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 network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3070 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue	• Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)