Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy M21
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M21 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 15999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 18, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 is Rs. 15999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M21 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M21 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 9 | Galaxy M21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 27, 2020 | March 18, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 75.1 x 159 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 420 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |