Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M21
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M21 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 11999 |
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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. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 18, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M21's 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has IPS 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 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.2%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M21 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M21's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M21's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M21's 20 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 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| General | ||
| 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 18, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 75.1 x 159 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g |
| 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 | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | 420 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 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 v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| 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, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | |
| 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 | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| 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 | 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 f/2 (Main) | 20 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | 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-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | |