Motorola Moto Z 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.

  • Display technology

    OLED versus LCD

    Moto Z:
    OLED
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    LCD
  • Weight

    Moto Z: 73 g lighter

    Moto Z:
    136 g
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    209 g
  • Width

    Moto Z: 1.4 mm narrower

    Moto Z:
    75.3 mm
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    76.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Moto Z: 1.17 in smaller diagonal

    Moto Z:
    5.5 in
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    6.67 in
  • Chipset

    Moto Z:
    Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Moto Z:
    Single
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    Quad

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 Z

    Height:
    153.3 mm
    Width:
    75.3 mm
    Depth:
    5.2 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    Height:
    165.5 mm +12.2 mm versus Moto Z
    Width:
    76.7 mm +1.4 mm versus Moto Z
    Depth:
    8.8 mm +3.6 mm versus Moto Z

Weight

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

  1. 1. Moto Z

    136 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    209 g

    +73 g versus Moto Z

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 Z

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 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 28.8% more rectangular screen area than Moto Z.

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

32/64 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. Moto Z

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated 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 Z

    2600 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    5020 mAh

    +2420 mAh versus Moto Z

Specifications

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1. Moto Z2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Moto Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153.3 Х 75.3 Х 5.2 mm
  • 165.5 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 136 g
  • 209 g
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 6.67" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1440 x 2560 px
  • 1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32/64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 64GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2600 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Moto Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.1 cm2
  • 107.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.0%
  • 84.6%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 535 PPI
  • 395 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Moto Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 64 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/1.8
  • OIS
  • laser AF
  • 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/2.2
  • 1/4''
  • 1.4µm
  • 32 MP
  • (wide)
  • 1/2.8''
  • 0.8µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Moto Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) USA -Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) Global
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 530
  • Adreno 618
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1536
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3744
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 6837
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 278625
GeekBench 4 Battery *
  • 1475
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 287
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 754
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Moto Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Release date
  • 2016
  • June
  • 2020
  • March 12
Colors
  • Black/Gray
  • Black/Rose Gold
  • Black/Gold
  • White
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 220 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 Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi 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) CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - USA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - Global -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 13(700) - USA LTE band 1(2100)
  • 8(900)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 19(800)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - Global
  • 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-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USAHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
  • 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
  • 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
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go; magnetic connector
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Moto Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi 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 Z, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationMoto ZRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging - Also known as Motorola Moto Z Droid in USA
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 33W
  • 50% in 30 min (advertised) - Splash-proof