Motorola Moto G5S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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.

  • Weight

    Moto G5S: 52 g lighter

    Moto G5S:
    157 g
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    209 g
  • Width

    Moto G5S: 3.2 mm narrower

    Moto G5S:
    73.5 mm
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    76.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Moto G5S: 1.47 in smaller diagonal

    Moto G5S:
    5.2 in
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    6.67 in
  • Chipset

    Moto G5S:
    Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Moto G5S:
    Single
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    Quad
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: 0.7 mm thinner

    Moto G5S:
    9.5 mm
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    8.8 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. 1. Moto G5S

    Height:
    150 mm
    Width:
    73.5 mm
    Depth:
    9.5 mm +0.7 mm versus Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    Height:
    165.5 mm +15.5 mm versus Moto G5S
    Width:
    76.7 mm +3.2 mm versus Moto G5S
    Depth:
    8.8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Moto G5S

    157 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    209 g

    +52 g versus Moto G5S

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. Moto G5S

    Screen diagonal:
    5.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    74.5 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has approximately 44.1% more rectangular screen area than Moto G5S.

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 Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
64 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
128 GB Unknown 6 / 8 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations
Moto G5S: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM (XT1795 only)

Practical features

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

1. Moto G5S

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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. Moto G5S

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    5020 mAh

    +2020 mAh versus Moto G5S

Specifications

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1. Moto G5S2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 150 Х 73.5 Х 9.5 mm
  • 165.5 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 157 g
  • 209 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.2" inch
  • 6.67" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM (XT1795 only)
  • 64GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.1 (Nougat)
  • upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 74.5 cm2
  • 107.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 67.6%
  • 84.6%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 424 PPI
  • 395 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video

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

Camera and Video — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 64 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 64 MP
  • f/1.9
  • (wide)
  • 1/1.72"
  • 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
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 32 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 32 MP
  • (wide)
  • 1/2.8''
  • 0.8µm
DxOMark Main Score *
  • 69
Unknown
DxOMark Photo *
  • 70
Unknown
DxOMark Video *
  • 67
Unknown
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *
  • 56932
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 625
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2265
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1957
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 278625
General specs
General specs — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Release date
  • 2017
  • August
  • 2020
  • March 12
Colors
  • Lunar Gray
  • Fine Gold
  • Midnight Blue
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)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 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 19(800)
  • 20(800)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 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)
  • 8(900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/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
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • NavIC
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • EDR
  • aptX
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
Other features
Other features — specifications for Moto G5S, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto G5SRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging - Splash resistant - Versions: XT1793
  • XT1794 (Europe
  • India); XT1795 (India); XT1792 (Brazil)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 33W
  • 50% in 30 min (advertised) - Splash-proof