Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) vs HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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

2/2/2026 4:53 PM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:25 PM

Compare HMD Skyline X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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!

3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	vs	28 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+5020 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+402 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.53"	vs	+6.55"1% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP185% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.67" inches20% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 50MP3 times 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 11	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
18W	vs	+33W83% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SC	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available	Brazil, China, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	HMD
Release date	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	1000nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 16
User Interface	MIUI 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
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 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 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, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	12000x9000 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	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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)	feature not registered