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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) 18Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)

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!

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (106GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.67"17%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+1/1.72" inches51%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+171 grams (5.99 ounces)22%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+515 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.9 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
ModelRedmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)Galaxy Note5 N920G, Samsung Noble
Country or region availableIndia(Global, International)
India, (Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilIndia
(Latin America), Brazil, India
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/25/20208/21/2015
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
System versionAndroid 10Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (25GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
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 / Upload800/150 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.41.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4.1" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
• 20:9 display (450 nits)
• MIUI 11
• Colors: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan
• S Pen stylus
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.53W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.381W/kg (head), 0.501W/kg (body)
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