Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G780F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 163.32 mm | 159.8 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Width | 77.01 mm | 74.5 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Depth | 9.1 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Weight | 198 g | 190 g | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Body Colour | Carbon grey | Cloud lavender | Cloud navy | Cloud mint | Cloud orange | Cloud red | Cloud white | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.065 W/kg (body), 0.789 W/kg (head), 2.309 W/kg (limb) | 1.447 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head), 2.62 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | Ultra-linear speaker | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
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 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | - | Infinity-O Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.5" | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 407 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Colour temperature adjustment, Dot Drop display, Reading mode 2.0 | AOD(Always On Display) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G80 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G52 MC2 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
User Memory | - | 104 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSD | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | 75.2 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has larger lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR, Kaleidoscope | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
Camera Modes | Portrait mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, MASK mode | |
White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | Flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, AI stabilisation technology |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 118 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi 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. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 32 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | - |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Field of View (Front) | 77.8 degree(s) | 81 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has larger front lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi 9. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.8 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, Palm shutter | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | 1860 minutes | 1380 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi 9 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1860 min Continuous navigation: up to 19 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (Music): up to 185 hrs |
Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 70 hrs |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | - | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 2 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LTE-U | |
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2G Band | - | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), AMR-WB, AMR-NB | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, H.264, ASP, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, distance sensor, infrared (IR) sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, AI face unlock | MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, TPU case, 10W charger | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |