In depth comparison and review of ZTE Axon 7 mini and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. 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 | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 147.5 mm | 162.3 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater height than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Width | 71 mm | 77.2 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater width than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.9 mm | ZTE Axon 7 mini is narrower than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Weight | 153 g | 199 g | ZTE Axon 7 mini is lighter than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Body Colour | Ion gold | Platinum grey | Forest green | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Protection | - | Splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | - | 2.262 W/kg (limb), 1.138 W/kg (body), 0.795 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | Ultra-linear speaker | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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 (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.53" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger screen size than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better screen resolution than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display, Full Screen gestures | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has higher clock speed than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | ZTE Axon 7 mini has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 | ARM G52 MC2 |
MEMORY | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has more internal memory than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSD |
CAMERA | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better camera resolution than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2" | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.79 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better lens aperture than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79.4 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Kaleidoscope | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Night mode | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), auto scene optimisation, Electronic Image Stabiliser plus (EIS)+ | 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 |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | 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 | |
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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) | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better front camera resolution than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
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 | |
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 | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2705 mAh | 5020 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
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Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 90 min | - | |
Standby Time | 270 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 900 minutes | 1980 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has longer battery life when making calls than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 900 min Standby: up to 270 hrs |
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 | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | - | |
User Interface | Mifavor 4.0 UI | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 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 17, Band 20, Band 41 | 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 700b, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2500 | 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 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | - | ZTE Axon 7 mini has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | - | |
Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
FEATURES | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | 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 | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, HD Voice, Dual noise reduction microphones | Infrared remote control, HyperEngine technology |
OTHERS | ZTE Axon 7 mini | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 95% | - |