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Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K20 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 | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi K20, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 450 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,000 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
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.39″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 261,545 | 303,263 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 738 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,745 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | 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 | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Blue, White | Black, White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.7 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.1 % Best value | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 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 | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 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 | 6,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, 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 | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi K20 | 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 | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0, DLNA, NFC | 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 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 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 | 800 Mbps | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi K20 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1903F10I | M2003J6A1G |
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