Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) and Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 25999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.6%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| 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 | March 12, 2020 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro ) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76", 114° FOV f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Features | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP f/2 (Main) | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | |