Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9C and Samsung Galaxy XCover 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 9C, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Usable Surface
- 81 %
- against 67.7 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.53″
- against 5.3″
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 117,311
- against 110,490
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 311 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 196 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 117,311 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 222 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 868 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Yellow, Blue, Black, Orange | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 147.1 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81 % Best value | 67.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 5.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 311 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.57 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.37 W/kg Best value | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.14 W/kg Best value | 1.27 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 9C | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2006C3MNG | SM-G525F, SM-G525F/DS, SM-G525N |
