In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and ASUS ROG Phone 5s. 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | ZS676KS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 162.3 mm | 173 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Width | 77.2 mm | 77 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater width than ASUS ROG Phone 5s. |
| Depth | 8.9 mm | 9.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Weight | 199 g | 238 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Body Colour | Forest green | Phantom black | |
| Body Material | - | Glass | |
| Protection | Splashproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 2.262 W/kg (limb), 1.138 W/kg (body), 0.795 W/kg (head) | 1.477 W/kg (body), 1.09 W/kg (head), 3.423 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | Ultra-linear speaker | - | |
| 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 | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.78" | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2448 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.4:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Care | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 144 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 300 Hz | |
| Display Features | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display, Full Screen gestures | Always-on display, DC Dimming, Delta-E < 1 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
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| Processor Number | - | SM8350 | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 3 GHz | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | ARM G52 MC2 | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 16 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 512 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSD | - |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has better camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/1.73" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better camera sensor size than ASUS ROG Phone 5s. |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.79 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 79.4 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 0.8 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Kaleidoscope | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | 4K Timelapse, Pro Video mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps, Slo-mo video 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 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 | 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, Wind Noise Filter, Free Zoom |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/4" | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 118 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.2 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro 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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| Sensor Size (4th Camera) | 1/5" | - | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (4th Camera) | 3-element | - | |
| 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) | 13 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.25 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (Front) | 74 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 27mm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Power Delivery 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 5.0 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 1980 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 16 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 11 | |
| User Interface | - | ROG UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, GNSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Data Transmission | VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 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 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 48 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | |
| NFC | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Phone 5s has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X60 5G |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | Apt-X, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dirac HD Sound, ASUS Audio Wizard, Hi-Res audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive | |
| Audio Processor | - | ESS DAC 9280AC | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, infrared (IR) sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, ultrasonic sensor, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, HyperEngine technology | MIMO technology, 4-Mics, ASUS Noise Reduction technology, ARCore, Aura RGB lighting, GameFX audio system, AirTrigger 5 |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 5s |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, Aero Case, power adapter (65 W), 3 months of Stadia Pro | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | - |
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