Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
48.747.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.058.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.061.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S both feature a similar build quality with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, and a plastic frame, weighing 209g.
- They share a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, but the Note 9S supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 720G chipset, though the Note 9 Pro Max offers configurations with up to 8GB of RAM compared to the Note 9S's maximum of 6GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pro Max has a superior 64MP main sensor versus the 48MP on the Note 9S, while both support 4K video recording.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5020mAh battery, but the Note 9 Pro Max supports faster 33W charging compared to the 18W of the Note 9S.
- Finally, they run on similar Android 10 versions, with the Pro Max using MIUI 13 and the Note 9S using MIUI 14.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
General
Release Date
2020, March 12
2020, March 23
Announced
2020, March 12
2020, March 23
Description
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB 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
64 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
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
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.52 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

