In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F721B | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder (flip) - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 162.3 mm | 165.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Width | 77.2 mm | 71.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 6.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Weight | 199 g | 187 g | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Dimensions Details | - | Unfolded - 71.9 mm x 6.9 mm x 165.2 mm Folded - 71.9 mm x 17.1 mm x 84.9 mm |
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Body Colour | Forest green | Blue | Bora purple | Pink gold | Graphite | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Armour Aluminium frame | |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX8 | |
SAR Value | 2.262 W/kg (limb), 1.138 W/kg (body), 0.795 W/kg (head) | 2.75 W/kg (limb), 1.151 W/kg (head), 1.198 W/kg (body) | |
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, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | - | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2640 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 425 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display, Full Screen gestures | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 1.9" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 512 x 260 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 6.7 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2640 x 1080 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G85 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 3.18 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 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 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
User Memory | - | 99.8 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSD | - |
CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. |
Sensor Size | 1/2" | - | |
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) | 83 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has larger lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR, Kaleidoscope | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Quick Shot, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
Light Source | Flash | High CRI 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, 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, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 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 | Playback zoom, Motion photo, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass), Auto FPS, AR Emoji Studio, Deco PIC, FlexCam |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 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 | 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) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has larger second camera lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.2 μm | 1.12 μm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger second camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.75 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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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 | 10 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
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) | 80 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has larger front lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has larger front camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 3700 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare, Reverse wireless charging | |
Talk Time | 1980 minutes | 2040 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has longer battery life when making calls than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 16 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 2040 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 56 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | Android 12 | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Data Transmission | VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 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 | |
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 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 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 | |
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 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 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound | |
Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, HyperEngine technology | MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, Flex mode |
OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 |
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Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | VDE, IPX8 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |