Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (114GB available) |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Pixel XL (128GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 6GB RAM | Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | |
Release date | 4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020 | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 |
Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) | 75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) |
Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 Mbps | 650/75 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 | 12.3 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4048x3036 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.55µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + 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 |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 3450 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 32 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 552 hours (23 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Google Pixel XL (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body) | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) | 0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body) |