In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S7 Active 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 S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G891A | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 149 mm | 165.75 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Width | 74.9 mm | 76.68 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Depth | 9.9 mm | 8.8 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Weight | 181 g | 209 g | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Body Colour | Camo green | Sandy gold | Aurora blue | |
Body Material | - | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | |
Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.55 W/kg (body), 1.25 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 | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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 | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | 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) | 5.1" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
Display Format | QHD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 577 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) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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RAM | - | 4 GB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | 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 S7 Active. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2" | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.79 | |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Kaleidoscope | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | - | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has 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) | - | 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 S7 Active. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.48 | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
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 S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5020 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | - | 1980 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | 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 Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | 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 | - | MIUI 10 | |
Payment Technology | - | Google Pay | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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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, 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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 29, Band 30, 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 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, 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 | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | 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 S7 Active | 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, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro 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 | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | A.I. face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Noise Cancellation Technology | Infrared remote control, AI face unlock, Qualcomm 5th generation AI Engine, Z-axis linear vibration motor |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | TUV Rheinland | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |