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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB) vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB) 26Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S X
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB)

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Redmi Note 9S (64GB)} 26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB) vs Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)} 9 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+64GB (50GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels27 times
Higher resolution screen
vs340x272 pixels
+395 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs290 PPI
+6.67"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 800 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh17 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs279 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+27 grams (.95 ounces)7 times
Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
P2i certifiedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
ModelRedmi Note 9S (64GB)Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 4GB RAMApple Watch Series 3 A1858 GPS 8GB, Apple Watch S3, iWatch
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/20209/22/2017
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)27 grams (.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)340x272 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI290 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
System versionAndroid 10WatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 11WatchOS 5.0
User InterfaceMIUI 11 / 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 279625 (v8)
Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
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
Not supported
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh279 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9S (64GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)0.17W/kg (head), 0.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
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