In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and OnePlus Nord 2T. 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 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 162.3 mm | 159.1 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater height than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
Width | 77.2 mm | 73.2 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater width than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm | OnePlus Nord 2T is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Weight | 199 g | 190 g | OnePlus Nord 2T is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Body Colour | Forest green | Shadow grey | |
Protection | Splashproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.6 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 2.262 W/kg (limb), 1.138 W/kg (body), 0.795 W/kg (head) | 1.2 W/kg (body), 0.94 W/kg (head), 2.61 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 | |
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 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | - | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.43" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger screen size than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus Nord 2T has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 409 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | OnePlus Nord 2T has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display, Full Screen gestures | Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, sRGB support, AI colour enhancement, ambient display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 3 GHz | OnePlus Nord 2T 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 | ARM Mali-G77 MC9 |
MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 12 GB | OnePlus Nord 2T has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | OnePlus Nord 2T 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 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord 2T has better camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Sensor Size | 1/2" | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony IMX766 sensor | |
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 | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | 79.4 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1 μm | OnePlus Nord 2T has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | OnePlus Nord 2T has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | HDR, Kaleidoscope | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode, Dual-View Video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
Light Source | Flash | Dual 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 480 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 | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), AI Scene Enhancement, AI hightlight video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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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 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 118 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | OnePlus Nord 2T has larger second camera lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.2 μm | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Both phones have the same third camera resolution. |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | OnePlus Nord 2T has better third camera lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | Monochrome | |
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 | 32 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord 2T has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony IMX615 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.25 | F/2.4 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (Front) | 74 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 0.8 μm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger front camera pixel size than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | Time-lapse mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Group Shot 2.0 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger battery capacity than OnePlus Nord 2T. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology | OnePlus Nord 2T 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 | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | OnePlus Nord 2T has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | OxygenOS (based on Android 12) | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Data Transmission | VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-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 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 800 | |
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 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
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 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | - | Yes | OnePlus Nord 2T has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, ALAC, Vorbis, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP9, HEIF, HEIC | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dirac sound technologies | |
Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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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, SAR sensor, gyroscope, sensor core | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, HyperEngine technology | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, dual stereo speakers |
OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T |
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Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), protective case, SuperVOOC 80W power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | - |