Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G
- Max. download speed
- 2,000 Mbps
- against 800 Mbps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Weight
- 209 g
- against 225 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 568,400 | 303,263 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 738 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,745 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Black, White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 209 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.56 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.58 W/kg | 0.4 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1810E5GG | M2003J6A1G |
Features
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
