Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G 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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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB)
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6 Advantages 
26 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (103GB available) |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 6GB RAM | Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G SM-G781U (Unlocked) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020 | 10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020 |
| 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) | 74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| 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) | ~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 405 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
| 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 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 543986 (v8) Geekbench: 3296 (v5.1) GFXBench: 45fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 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 | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) |
| 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| 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) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 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 | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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 | 1/1.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.8µm 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 | 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/video 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 S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| 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 | 1/2.74" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| 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 S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 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 SlimPort® |
| 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 | 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 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| 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 Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| 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 Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 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: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (128GB) | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body) | 0.7W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) | feature not registered |