Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N960F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.9 mm | 164.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 9C has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 77.07 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 9C has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Weight | 201 g | 196 g | Xiaomi Redmi 9C is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Body Colour | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | Sunrise orange | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) | 0.355 W/kg (head), 0.779 W/kg (body), 1.865 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | FM radio | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.53" | Xiaomi Redmi 9C has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 9C. |
Display Format | QHD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Blue light filter, Sunlight mode | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, Dot Drop display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 9 | MediaTek Helio G35 | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 9C. |
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-G72 MP18 | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9C. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9C. |
User Memory | 108.9 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSD |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 9C has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 75.2 degree(s) | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has optical stabilisation. |
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 | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify 5.0 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | Single tone LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) 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, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 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 | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI Triple camera |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 9C. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 9C. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify 5.0 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi 9C 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 | Self-timer, Palm shutter |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 9C has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1740 minutes | 1920 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi 9C has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs |
Playback (audio): up to 167 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs Talk: up to 1920 min Gaming: up to 10 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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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 8.1 Oreo | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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, 1800 GSM, 1900 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, Band 41 | |
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, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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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 | AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, MPEG4-ASP, MPEG-4 SP, H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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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, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, distance sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
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 | AI face unlock, HyperEngine technology |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | USB cable, SIM card removal tool, 10W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |