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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T vs Apple iPhone 16e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 16e X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB) 09Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

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Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB) vs iPhone 16e (256GB)} 25 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.53"7%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 48MP
+(front) 13MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4005 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)128%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.2vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)19%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1170x2532 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+457 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
18Wvs+30W67%
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
60Hz
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
ModelRedmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 9T 5G M2007J22GiPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date1/18/2021, Announced: 1/8/20212/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 161.9 millimeters (3.04 x 6.37 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.53" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]
2.5D glass
1200nits[peak]
HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10iOS 18
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 12 / 13feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 800U (7nm)64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC3 (850MHz)A18 GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 288732 (v8)
Geekbench: 1775 (v5.1)
AnTuTu: 1401105 (v10)
Geekbench: 8224 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (230GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G network1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
48 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixel1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.3 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length29mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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 hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4005 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purpleโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Apple Intelligence
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข Face ID

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9T (128GB/6GB)iPhone 16e (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.07W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
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