Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Blade A5 (2019): 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.

Screen diagonal

Blade A5 (2019): 1.22 in smaller diagonal

Redmi Note 9S:

6.67 in

Blade A5 (2019):

5.45 in
Chipset

Redmi Note 9S:

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)

Blade A5 (2019):

Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
Rear camera layout

Redmi Note 9S:

Quad

Blade A5 (2019):

Single
Release year

Redmi Note 9S:

2020

Blade A5 (2019):

2019

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. Redmi Note 9S

Height:

165.8 mm
Width:

76.7 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight:

209 g
2. Blade A5 (2019)

Height:

Unknown
Width:

Unknown
Depth:

Unknown

Weight:

Unknown

Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.

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. Redmi Note 9S

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²
2. Blade A5 (2019)

Screen diagonal:

5.45 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

76.7 cm²

Redmi Note 9S has approximately 40.1% more rectangular screen area than Blade A5 (2019).

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 Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
16 GB	Not recorded	2 GB RAM
64 GB	4 GB RAM	Not recorded
128 GB	6 GB RAM	Not recorded

Practical features

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

1. Redmi Note 9S

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

2. Blade A5 (2019)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 128 GB

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. Redmi Note 9S

5020 mAh

+2420 mAh versus Blade A5 (2019)
2. Blade A5 (2019)

2600 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note 9S2. Blade A5 (2019)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm	Х Х mm
Weight	209 g	0 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.67" inch	5.45" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	720 x 1440 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 128 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	5020 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	2600 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 10.0; MIUI 11	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)	Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	107.4 cm2	76.7 cm2
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	84.5%	Unknown
PPI /points per inch/	395 PPI	295 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Rear camera, main	48 MP Quad	13 MP Single
Camera specs	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)	13 MP f/2.0 AF
Functions	HDR panorama	LED flash HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/2.5 (wide) 1.0µm	8 MP f/2.4

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Processor CPU	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)	Octa-core 1.6 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 618	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	76232

General specs

General specs — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Release date	2020 March 23	2019 May
Colors	Aurora Blue Glacier white Interstellar Gray	Black Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	$ 199	80 EUR
Body build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) plastic frame	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
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 / 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)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE (unspecified)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Radio	FM radio recording	Unknown
Others	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Blade A5 (2019).
Specification	Redmi Note 9S	Blade A5 (2019)
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof	Sensors Accelerometer proximity

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Blade A5 (2019)