Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 38999 |
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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 is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 38999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.6%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple 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 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | A55 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 12, 2020 | March 11, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, 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, 25W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | 79 hours |