Huawei nova 5i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

nova 5i: 31 g lighter

nova 5i:

178 g

Redmi Note 9S:

209 g
Screen diagonal

nova 5i: 0.27 in smaller diagonal

nova 5i:

6.4 in

Redmi Note 9S:

6.67 in
Chipset

nova 5i:

Hisilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm)

Redmi Note 9S:

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Depth

nova 5i: 0.5 mm thinner

nova 5i:

8.3 mm

Redmi Note 9S:

8.8 mm
Height

nova 5i: 6.7 mm shorter

nova 5i:

159.1 mm

Redmi Note 9S:

165.8 mm
Release year

nova 5i:

2019

Redmi Note 9S:

2020

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. nova 5i

Height:

159.1 mm
Width:

75.9 mm
Depth:

8.3 mm
2. Redmi Note 9S

Height:

165.8 mm +6.7 mm versus nova 5i
Width:

76.7 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm +0.5 mm versus nova 5i

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 5i

178 g
2. Redmi Note 9S

209 g

+31 g versus nova 5i

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. nova 5i

nova 5i: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Redmi Note 9S

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
64 GB	Unknown	4 GB RAM
128 GB	Unknown	6 GB RAM

nova 5i: Original memory entry

128 GB · 6/8 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. nova 5i

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot)

2. Redmi Note 9S

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 5i

4000 mAh
2. Redmi Note 9S

5020 mAh

+1020 mAh versus nova 5i

Specifications

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1. nova 5i2. Redmi Note 9S

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159.1 Х 75.9 Х 8.3 mm	165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	178 g	209 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inch	6.67" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2310 px	1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 6/8 GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	5020 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie) EMUI 9.1	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm)	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	107.4 cm2
Screen format	Unknown	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	84.0%	84.5%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Rear camera, main	24 MP Quad	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	24 MP f/1.8 27mm (wide) PDAF -8 MP (ultrawide) -2 MP f/2.4 27mm (wide) dedicated macro camera -2 MP depth sensor	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2.0'' 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) 1/4.0'' 1.12µm -5 MP f/2.4 (macro) 1.12µm -2 MP (depth)
Functions	HDR	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	24 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	24 MP f/2.0	16 MP f/2.5 (wide) 1.0µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G51 MP4	Adreno 618
Antutu 8 score *	154457	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Release date	2019 June	2020 March 23
Colors	Black Gradient Blue Red	Aurora Blue Glacier white Interstellar Gray
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	260 EUR	$ 199
Body build	Unknown	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 8(900) 19(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Radio	FM radio	FM radio recording
Others	DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 5i, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	nova 5i	Redmi Note 9S
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast battery charging 10W - Versions: GLK-LX1 GLK-LX1U GLK-LX2 GLK-LX3; GLK-AL00/GLK-TL00 (China)	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof

Huawei nova 5i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Huawei nova 5i

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Key differences

Weight

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. nova 5i

2. Redmi Note 9S

Weight

1. nova 5i

2. Redmi Note 9S

Screen size

1. nova 5i

2. Redmi Note 9S

Memory variants

Practical features

1. nova 5i

2. Redmi Note 9S

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. nova 5i

2. Redmi Note 9S

Specifications

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