Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A 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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6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global)
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30 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD |
60Hz |
16 million |
6.53" |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) |
Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | India, Indonesia |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 | 7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 194 grams (6.79 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 |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.53" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81% (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 | 269 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ] | 400nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1) | AnTuTu: 84175 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
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 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1µm 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.3 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 29mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
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 | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support) | • Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green • MIUI 12 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB Global) | Redmi 9A (32GB/3GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) | 0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) | 0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |