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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 344,596
- against 203,078
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 450 nits
- against 400 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 209 g
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 344,596 Best value | 203,078 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 810 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz performance cores and six lower-clocked efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Black | Black, Blue, Orange, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.5 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant, Splash Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.88 W/kg | 0.51 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.47 W/kg Best value | 0.83 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.789 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.065 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2003J6B1I | M2004C3MI |
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