In depth comparison and review of Huawei Mate Xs and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Folder | Touch | |
Height | 161.3 mm | 162.3 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has greater height than Huawei Mate Xs. |
Width | 78.5 mm | 77.2 mm | Huawei Mate Xs has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Depth | 11 mm | 8.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is narrower than Huawei Mate Xs. |
Weight | 300 g | 199 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is lighter than Huawei Mate Xs. |
Dimensions Details | Unfolded - 146.2 mm x 11 mm x 161.3 mm | - | |
Body Colour | Interstellar blue | Forest green | |
Protection | - | Splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.99 W/kg (body), 3.19 W/kg (limb), 0.49 W/kg (head) | 2.262 W/kg (limb), 1.138 W/kg (body), 0.795 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | Ultra-linear speaker | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Flexible OLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 8" | 6.53" | Huawei Mate Xs has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2480 x 2200 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Huawei Mate Xs has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Features | FullView Display, Main screen: 6.6" - 2480 x 1148 pixels, Secondary screen: 6.38" - 2480 x 892 pixels | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display, Full Screen gestures | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 990 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.86 GHz | 2 GHz | Huawei Mate Xs has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Huawei Mate Xs has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G76 | ARM G52 MC2 |
MEMORY | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB | Huawei Mate Xs has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 64 GB | Huawei Mate Xs has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | NM card - up to 256 GB | microSD |
CAMERA | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 40 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better camera resolution than Huawei Mate Xs. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2" | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.79 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has better lens aperture than Huawei Mate Xs. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79.4 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Kaleidoscope | |
Camera Modes | - | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Huawei AI Image Stabilization (AIS), Leica Quad Camera System, Contrast detection focus, Mirror Shooting | 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, Portrait mode with background blurring, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Steady handheld night photography, full screen frame, AI watermark |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Huawei Mate Xs has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 118 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.2 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | 5-piece lens |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Huawei Mate Xs has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Huawei Mate Xs has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | AF (2cm-10cm) |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (4th Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Lens Element Qty (4th Camera) | - | 3-element | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | HUAWEI Time-of-Flight (TOF) Camera | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | - | 13 Megapixel | |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.06" | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.25 | |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
Field of View (Front) | - | 74 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 5020 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has larger battery capacity than Huawei Mate Xs. |
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Fast Charging Technology | HUAWEI SuperCharge technology | - | Huawei Mate Xs has fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 1980 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 16 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
CELLULAR | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | Huawei Mate Xs has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 10 | - | |
User Interface | EMUI 10.0.1 | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n3, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79 | - | |
5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500 | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Huawei Mate Xs has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, LDAC, MP4, SBC, 3GP | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | 3GP, MP4 | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | |
Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
FEATURES | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gravity sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, colour temperature sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, infrared (IR) sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side) | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Tiny-Core NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit), Dual Big Core | Infrared remote control, HyperEngine technology |
OTHERS | Huawei Mate Xs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
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Included Accessories | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, protective film | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification |