Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
#2041
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
#2325Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
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 and Redmi Note 9S share similar build quality, both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back with a plastic frame, and they weigh the same at 209g.
- Both models have 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, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 720G chipset and offer similar RAM and storage options.
- The camera on the Note 9 Pro has a higher resolution at 64 MP compared to the 48 MP on the Note 9S, but both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5020 mAh, but the Note 9 Pro supports faster charging at 30W versus 18W for the Note 9S.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the Note 9S can be upgraded to Android 12 with MIUI 14, while the Note 9 Pro remains on MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
General
Release Date
2020, April 30
2020, March 23
Announced
2020, April 30
2020, March 23
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for Indian market
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD
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 4GB 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, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
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@30/120fps
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
30W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 11
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 11
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