Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy A52s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2021 7:10 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:31 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+6.67"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5020 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+189 grams (6.62 ounces)11% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
395 PPI	vs	+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP37% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
18W	vs	+25W39% 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage 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 [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
P2i certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

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

UFS 2.1

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

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 6GB RAM	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	450nits[typ] HDR10	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 14
User Interface	MIUI 11 / 12	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 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 Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
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 Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) 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+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm 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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
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 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Awesome Black, White, Purple, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 9S (128GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)