Motorola DROID Mini 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

DROID Mini: 79 g lighter

DROID Mini:

130 g

Redmi Note 9S:

209 g
Width

DROID Mini: 15.4 mm narrower

DROID Mini:

61.3 mm

Redmi Note 9S:

76.7 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID Mini: 2.37 in smaller diagonal

DROID Mini:

4.3 in

Redmi Note 9S:

6.67 in
Chipset

DROID Mini:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Redmi Note 9S:

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Rear camera layout

DROID Mini:

Single

Redmi Note 9S:

Quad
Height

DROID Mini: 44.5 mm shorter

DROID Mini:

121.3 mm

Redmi Note 9S:

165.8 mm

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. DROID Mini

Height:

121.3 mm
Width:

61.3 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm
2. Redmi Note 9S

Height:

165.8 mm +44.5 mm versus DROID Mini
Width:

76.7 mm +15.4 mm versus DROID Mini
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight

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

1. DROID Mini

130 g
2. Redmi Note 9S

209 g

+79 g versus DROID Mini

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. DROID Mini

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²
2. Redmi Note 9S

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²

Redmi Note 9S has approximately 110.7% more rectangular screen area than DROID Mini.

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 DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Not recorded
64 GB	Not recorded	4 GB RAM
128 GB	Not recorded	6 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. DROID Mini

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

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

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1. DROID Mini

2000 mAh
2. Redmi Note 9S

5020 mAh

+3020 mAh versus DROID Mini

Specifications

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1. DROID Mini2. Redmi Note 9S

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Dimensions (HxWxD)	121.3 Х 61.3 Х 8.9 mm	165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	130 g	209 g
Technology	TFT	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inch	6.67" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	5020 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	51.0 cm2	107.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.6%	84.5%
PPI /points per inch/	342 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Rear camera, main	10 MP Single	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	10 MP AF	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	LED flash	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	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 DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *	3000	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Release date	2013 July	2020 March 23
Colors	Black Red	Aurora Blue Glacier white Interstellar Gray
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	$ 199
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 28 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)	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 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band hotspot DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Radio	No	FM radio recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID Mini, Redmi Note 9S.
Specification	DROID Mini	Redmi Note 9S
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Qi wireless charging - Splash resistant - For Verizon	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof

Motorola DROID Mini vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S