Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

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

    Redmi Note: 10 g lighter

    Redmi Note:
    199 g
    Redmi Note 9S:
    209 g
  • Width

    Redmi Note 9S: 2 mm narrower

    Redmi Note:
    78.7 mm
    Redmi Note 9S:
    76.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note: 1.17 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi Note:
    5.5 in
    Redmi Note 9S:
    6.67 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi Note:
    Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
    Redmi Note 9S:
    Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi Note:
    Single
    Redmi Note 9S:
    Quad
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 9S: 0.7 mm thinner

    Redmi Note:
    9.5 mm
    Redmi Note 9S:
    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. Redmi Note

    Height:
    154 mm
    Width:
    78.7 mm +2 mm versus Redmi Note 9S
    Depth:
    9.5 mm +0.7 mm versus Redmi Note 9S
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    Height:
    165.8 mm +11.8 mm versus Redmi Note
    Width:
    76.7 mm
    Depth:
    8.8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi Note

    199 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    209 g

    +10 g versus Redmi Note

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

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

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

Redmi Note 9S has approximately 28.8% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note.

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, Redmi Note 9S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
64 GB Unknown 4 GB RAM
128 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
Redmi Note: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1/2 GB RAM

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

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Note 9S

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. Redmi Note

    3100 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9S

    5020 mAh

    +1920 mAh versus Redmi Note

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note2. Redmi Note 9S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 154 Х 78.7 Х 9.5 mm
  • 165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 199 g
  • 209 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 6.67" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1/2 GB RAM
  • 64GB 4GB RAM
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 107.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 68.8%
  • 84.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 267 PPI
  • 395 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 48 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 28mm (wide)
  • AF
  • 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)
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.5
  • (wide)
  • 1.0µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-450MP4
  • Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *
  • 65210
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Release date
  • 2014
  • March
  • 2020
  • March 23
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Gray
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 120 EUR
  • $ 199
Body build
  • plastic body
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
SIM card
  • Dual SIM
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 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)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi 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
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi Note, Redmi Note 9S.
SpecificationRedmi NoteRedmi Note 9S
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof