Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N981B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 165.75 mm | 161.6 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Width | 76.68 mm | 75.2 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Body Colour | Aurora blue | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | |
| Body Material | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 8.1 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head), 2.35 W/kg (limb) | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | Ultra-linear speakers | - | |
| 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 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.67" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 393 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 | - |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| User Memory | - | 221.7 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/1.76" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.79 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 79 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Both phones have the same lens field of view. |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
| 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, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 8000 x 6000 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 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 | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, 30x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
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| 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. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 119 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.12 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | 0.8 μm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| 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) | 16 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.48 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| 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 | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 4300 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 1980 minutes | 1380 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 13 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | MIUI 10 | One UI 2.5 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | |
| 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 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 | 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, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, 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, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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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, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Security Technology | A.I. face recognition | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, AI face unlock, Qualcomm 5th generation AI Engine, Z-axis linear vibration motor | MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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