In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note7 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N930F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 153.5 mm | 165.75 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Width | 73.9 mm | 76.68 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note7 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Weight | 169 g | 209 g | Samsung Galaxy Note7 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Body Colour | Black onyx | Coral blue | Titanium silver | Aurora blue | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note7 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 0.67 W/kg (body), 0.55 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 - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note7 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
Display Format | QHD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 518 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has HDR. |
Display Features | Always-on display | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
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) | Mali T880 MP12 | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 52.4 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2" | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.79 | Samsung Galaxy Note7 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note7 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Kaleidoscope | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama | 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 light | Dual LED flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 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) | Dual Pixel technology, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | 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 |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 119 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | AF (2cm-10cm) |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.48 | Samsung Galaxy Note7 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | 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) | - | AI scene detection, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 5020 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note7 can be charged wirelessly. |
Talk Time | 1560 minutes | 1980 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note7. |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1560 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (audio): up to 54 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 75 hrs |
Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 13 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | - | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | MIUI 10 | |
Payment Technology | - | Google Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 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 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note7 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | |
Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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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 | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | A.I. face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, S Pen multi-input, Noise Cancellation Technology, Multi Window, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Alarm Clock, SideSync 3.1 | Infrared remote control, AI face unlock, Qualcomm 5th generation AI Engine, Z-axis linear vibration motor |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Included Accessories | Stylus, headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |