Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-N976B -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 162.3 mm 165.75 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Width 77.2 mm 76.68 mm Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Depth 7.9 mm 8.8 mm Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Weight 198 g 209 g Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Body Colour Aura black | Aura glow Aurora blue
Body Material - Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof Dustproof, splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
SAR Value 1.404 W/kg (body), 0.187 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head), 2.35 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor Ultra-linear speakers
Connector Type USB Type-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details - Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED -
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.8" 6.67" Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 3040 x 1440 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 498 ppi -
Max Brightness 1200 cd/m² -
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio 2000000:1 1500:1 Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10+ -
Display Features Always-on display, Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Processor Type (CPU) Samsung Exynos 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Processor Number 9825 -
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz 2.3 GHz Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 618
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
RAM 12 GB 4 GB Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB 64 GB Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
User Memory 224.2 GB -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 4 4
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 48 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Sensor Size - 1/2"
Lens Type Ultra wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/2.2 F/1.79 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Lens Construction - 6-element
Field of View (FoV) 123 degree(s) 79 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has larger lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Pixel Size 1 μm 0.8 μm Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x -
Special Effects HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line HDR, Kaleidoscope
Camera Modes Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Face recognition Both phones have face detection.
Light Source LED flash Dual LED flash
Still Image Resolutions - 8000 x 6000
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, Portrait mode with background blurring, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Steady handheld night photography, full screen frame, AI watermark
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Telephoto lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.5 & f/2.4 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 119 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.4 μm 1.12 μm Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) -
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S.
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.1 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 45 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1 μm 1.12 μm Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera.
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Macro camera
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) AF (2cm-10cm)
FOURTH CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) 0.3 Megapixel 2 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has higher resolution fourth camera than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) - F/2.4
Pixel Size (4th Camera) - 1.75 μm
Camera Functions (4th Camera) Depth camera Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 16 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.48 Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (Front) - 1 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line HDR
Camera Modes (Front) Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify, Slo-mo Selfie
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Face recognition Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has face detection.
Light Source (Front) - Display flash
Camera Features (Front) Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF AI scene detection, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4300 mAh 5020 mAh Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 - Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA -
Talk Time 1680 minutes 1980 minutes Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Run Time Details Talk (4G): up to 1680 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 61 hrs
Playback (video): up to 19 hrs
Talk: up to 1980 min
Gaming: up to 13 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs
Navigation: up to 16 hrs
Battery Technology - Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G 4G Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie -
User Interface - MIUI 10
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Payment Technology Samsung Pay Google Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1 GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300
5G NR Band N78 -
5G NR Frequency TDD TD 3500 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound -
Audio Amplifier - Smart PA
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Security Technology - A.I. face recognition
Additional Phone Features S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function Infrared remote control, AI face unlock, Qualcomm 5th generation AI Engine, Z-axis linear vibration motor
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Included Accessories Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, clear cover case, protective film, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger
Compliant Standards IP68 TUV Rheinland
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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