Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Boost 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

    Boost MAX+: 14.2 g lighter

    Redmi Note 9S:
    209 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Redmi Note 9S: 5.9 mm narrower

    Redmi Note 9S:
    76.7 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Boost MAX+: 0.97 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi Note 9S:
    6.67 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi Note 9S:
    Quad
    Boost MAX+:
    Single
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 9S: 1.4 mm thinner

    Redmi Note 9S:
    8.8 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Release year

    Redmi Note 9S:
    2020
    Boost MAX+:
    2015

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. Redmi Note 9S

    Height:
    165.8 mm
    Width:
    76.7 mm
    Depth:
    8.8 mm
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm
    Width:
    82.6 mm +5.9 mm versus Redmi Note 9S
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +1.4 mm versus Redmi Note 9S

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi Note 9S

    209 g

    +14.2 g versus Boost MAX+

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 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. Redmi Note 9S

    Screen diagonal:
    6.67 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    20:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    107.4 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Redmi Note 9S has approximately 19.9% more rectangular screen area than Boost MAX+.

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, Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
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. Boost MAX+

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

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. Redmi Note 9S

    5020 mAh

    +1620 mAh versus Boost MAX+

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note 9S2. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 209 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.67" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2400 px
  • 720 x 1280 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)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 107.4 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 20:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 84.5%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 395 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 48 MP
  • Quad
  • 8 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)
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • HDR
  • panorama
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.5
  • (wide)
  • 1.0µm
  • 1 MP
Performance
Performance — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 618
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Release date
  • 2020
  • March 23
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Gray
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • $ 199
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
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, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
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 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
  • HSPA
  • LTE
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
  • 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
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
  • No
Others
  • 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi Note 9S, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 9SBoost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof
  • Sensors Yes