Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Grand S3
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.
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Screen diagonal
Grand S3: 1.17 in smaller diagonal
- Redmi Note 9S:
- 6.67 in
- Grand S3:
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- Redmi Note 9S:
- Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
- Grand S3:
- Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Redmi Note 9S:
- Quad
- Grand S3:
- Single
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Depth
Redmi Note 9S: 1 mm thinner
- Redmi Note 9S:
- 8.8 mm
- Grand S3:
- 9.8 mm
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Height
Grand S3: 10.8 mm shorter
- Redmi Note 9S:
- 165.8 mm
- Grand S3:
- 155 mm
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Release year
- Redmi Note 9S:
- 2020
- Grand S3:
- 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. Redmi Note 9S
- Height:
- 165.8 mm +10.8 mm versus Grand S3
- Width:
- 76.7 mm
- Depth:
- 8.8 mm
- Weight:
- 209 g
2. Grand S3
- Height:
- 155 mm
- Width:
- 77 mm
- Depth:
- 9.8 mm +1 mm versus Redmi Note 9S
- Weight:
- Unknown
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. Grand S3
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
Redmi Note 9S has approximately 28.8% more rectangular screen area than Grand S3.
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.
| Storage | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Not recorded | 3 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. Grand S3
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB (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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Processor CPU |
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General specs
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Grand S3 |
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| Dop |
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