Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Performance
78.283.3
Camera
67.465.3
Display
91.383.4
Battery
35.931.6
Build
96.280.4
Connectivity
58.684.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
67.865.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max features a glass front and back with a Super AMOLED display, offering vibrant colors and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G uses an IPS LCD, which may not be as vivid but still supports HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Note 10 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 732G, whereas the Note 9 Pro 5G has the Snapdragon 750G, which includes 5G connectivity.
- Both phones have a 108 MP main camera setup, but the Note 9 Pro 5G includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The Note 10 Pro Max has a slightly larger battery capacity at 5020 mAh compared to the 4820 mAh of the Note 9 Pro 5G, both supporting 33W fast charging.
- The Note 10 Pro Max runs on Android 11 with MIUI 12, while the Note 9 Pro 5G operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the former.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2021, March 04
2020, November 26
Announced
2021, March 04
2020, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
4820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Li-Po 4820 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 60% in 30 min, 100% in 75 min
33W wired, 100% in 58 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
192 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Dark Night, Glacial Blue, Vintage Bronze
Gray, Blue, Red/Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

