Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
#1537Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
#1475Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Performance
78.478.3
Camera
68.568.5
Display
72.976.6
Battery
35.935.9
Build
91.491.4
Connectivity
55.855.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.358.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S share similar build quality, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back with a plastic frame, and both weigh 209g with identical dimensions.
- The displays are also alike in size and resolution, but the Note 9S supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 720G chipset, offering comparable processing power and RAM options.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 48 MP main sensor, but the Note 9S has a slightly better aperture of f/1.8 compared to f/1.9 on the Note 9 Pro.
- Both models are equipped with a 5020mAh battery and 18W charging, ensuring similar endurance.
- Software-wise, the Note 9 Pro runs MIUI 13 while the Note 9S features MIUI 14, providing a different user interface experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
General
Release Date
2020, March 12
2020, March 23
Announced
2020, March 12
2020, March 23
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for Global market
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 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
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED 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
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass