Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: 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 Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 450 nits
- against 400 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- against IP52
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.6 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 424
- against 339
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,020 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 184,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 Best value | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 Best value | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Grey, White, Blue | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | IP53 Best value | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, 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, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.84 W/kg Best value | 0.87 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg | 0.86 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi 9 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2003J15SC, M2003J15SG, M2003J15SS | M2010J19SI, M2010J19SL |
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