Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. 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 S9 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G960W -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 147.7 mm 160.46 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Width 68.7 mm 74.5 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Depth 8.5 mm 8.29 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Weight 163 g 178.8 g Samsung Galaxy S9 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Body Colour Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Coral blue Onyx grey | Pebble white
Body Material Metal frame -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof Dustproof, splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Samsung Galaxy S9 is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 IP53
SAR Value 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) 0.904 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (head), 1.896 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor -
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
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM -
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Quad HD+ Super AMOLED AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.8" 6.43" Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2960 x 1440 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy S9 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 570 ppi 409 ppi Samsung Galaxy S9 has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S.
Aspect Ratio 18.5:9 -
Max Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio - 4500000:1
HDR Yes - Samsung Galaxy S9 has HDR.
Display Enhancement Technology - 8-bit colour, Sunlight mode 2.0
Display Features Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Reading mode 3
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Helio G95
Processor Number MSM8998 -
Clock Speed 2.8 GHz 2.05 GHz Samsung Galaxy S9 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S.
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Samsung Galaxy S9 has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 630 ARM Mali-G76 MC4
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
RAM LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 64 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
User Memory 48.8 GB -
Memory Interface - UFS 2.2
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 4
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 64 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Sensor Size 1/2.55" 1/1.97" Samsung Galaxy S9 has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S.
Lens Type - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/1.5 & f/2.4 F/1.9 Samsung Galaxy S9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Pixel Size - 0.7 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy S9 has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic
Digital Zoom 8x -
Self-Timer Delay Yes -
Special Effects Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers -
Camera Modes Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, night mode, AI Beautify, AI Portrait bokeh, Video Macro mode, 64MP mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Samsung Galaxy S9 has face detection.
White Balance Custom, automatic -
Light Source LED flash 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, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel -
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 8 Megapixel
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.2
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 118 degree(s)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.4
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Macro camera
FOURTH CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) - F/2.4
Camera Functions (4th Camera) - Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 13 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/3.6" -
Sensor Type (Front) CMOS -
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.7 F/2.45 Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line -
Camera Modes (Front) Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus Time-lapse mode, AI Beauty, AI Portrait bokeh, Timed burst
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh 5000 mAh Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Fast Charging Technology - Mi Turbo Charge Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy S9 can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA -
Standby Time 326 hours -
Talk Time 1860 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 1860 min
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 90 hrs
Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 51 hrs
Playback (video): up to 17 hrs
Standby (AOD off): up to 326 hrs
Standby (AOD on): up to 82 hrs
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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo Android 11
User Interface - MIUI 12.5
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
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 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, 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 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, 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 Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 -
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 -
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound Hi-Res audio certified
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
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, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Security Technology - AI face unlock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan Infrared remote control, Low blue light mode, Fast Charging, linear motor, dual stereo speakers
Android Enterprise Recommended - Yes
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case
Compliant Standards IP68 IP53, TUV SUD, IEC 60529, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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