Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy M21
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 15999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 12990. 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 Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M21 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 403 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M21's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 Note 9's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 10.0.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 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 | July 20, 2020 | March 18, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 75.1 x 159 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | 420 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | 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, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 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 | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | 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 | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |