Huawei Y Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Width

    Redmi Note 9S: 9.5 mm narrower

    Y Max:
    86.2 mm
    Redmi Note 9S:
    76.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note 9S: 0.45 in smaller diagonal

    Y Max:
    7.12 in
    Redmi Note 9S:
    6.67 in
  • Chipset

    Y Max:
    Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
    Redmi Note 9S:
    Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Y Max:
    Dual
    Redmi Note 9S:
    Quad
  • Height

    Redmi Note 9S: 11.8 mm shorter

    Y Max:
    177.6 mm
    Redmi Note 9S:
    165.8 mm
  • Release year

    Y Max:
    2018
    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. 1. Y Max

    Height:
    177.6 mm +11.8 mm versus Redmi Note 9S
    Width:
    86.2 mm +9.5 mm versus Redmi Note 9S
    Depth:
    8.5 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    Height:
    165.8 mm
    Width:
    76.7 mm
    Depth:
    8.8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Y Max

    210 g

    +1 g versus Redmi Note 9S

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    209 g

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.

  1. 1. Y Max

    Screen diagonal:
    7.12 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18.7:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    127.8 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    Screen diagonal:
    6.67 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    20:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    107.4 cm²

Y Max has approximately 19% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note 9S.

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 Y Max, Redmi Note 9S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageY MaxRedmi Note 9S
64 GB Unknown 4 GB RAM
128 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
Y Max: Original memory entry

128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

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

1. Y Max

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated 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. 1. Y Max

    5000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    5020 mAh

    +20 mAh versus Y Max

Specifications

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1. Y Max2. Redmi Note 9S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 177.6 Х 86.2 Х 8.5 mm
  • 165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 210 g
  • 209 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 7.12" inch
  • 6.67" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2244 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
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 64GB 4GB RAM
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 127.8 cm2
  • 107.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 18.7:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.5%
  • 84.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 350 PPI
  • 395 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Dual
  • 48 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 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
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 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 Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 512
  • Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *
  • 143215
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Release date
  • 2018
  • November
  • 2020
  • March 23
Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • White
  • Amber brown
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Gray
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 280 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 Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
SIM card
  • 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 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • WiFi 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
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 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 Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound
  • 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
Other features
Other features — specifications for Y Max, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationY MaxRedmi Note 9S
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Versions: ARS-L22
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof