Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Huawei Nova Y9a
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Huawei Nova Y9a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,300 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
Huawei Nova Y9a, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 209 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 303,263 | 301,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 738 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,745 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.0 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey | Black, Grey, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.63″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications | Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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, 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 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | 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 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | — |
| 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2003J6A1G | — |
