Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9899 | Rs. 81999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 9899. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is Rs. 81999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus's 10 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 10 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | Galaxy S21+ 5G |
| 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 | January 14, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 88.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| 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, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust 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) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |