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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global) 07Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)

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Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global) vs Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
+6.53"5%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP148%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+5020 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+531 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
ModelRedmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Other model namesMi Redmi Note 9 M2003J15SG Global version (NFC)Unlocked Galaxy S9+ G965U (Snapdragon)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/20203/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.53" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI531 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 11
User InterfaceMIUI 11 / 12One UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 200451 (v8)
Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
AnTuTu: 265163 (v7), 344891 (v8)
Geekbench: 8393 (4.2)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps1200/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
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
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.3 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length29mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
9W Reverse charging by cable
15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
• 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9 (64GB Global)Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)0.78W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
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