Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
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19 Advantages 
14 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) |
| Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC) | Galaxy S5 Dual-Sim G900FD (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 | 6/1/2014 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in) |
| Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.53" inches | 5.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 432 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| 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 | 300/150 Mbps | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
| 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+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 5312x2988 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/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 31mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm 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 | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.3 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 29mm lens | 22mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| 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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL-2 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| 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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 960 hours (40 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support) | • Colors: Black, White • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) | 0.562W/kg (head), 0.406W/kg (body) |