In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A and Samsung Galaxy S9. 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G960W | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 153 mm | 147.7 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 68.7 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Depth | 7.55 mm | 8.5 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Weight | 150 g | 163 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Body Colour | Gold | Dark grey | Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Coral blue | |
| Body Material | - | Metal frame | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.74 W/kg (body), 0.66 W/kg (head) | 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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 | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.8" | Samsung Galaxy S9 has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Display Format | HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 570 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18.5:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 has HDR. |
| Display Features | Night Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8998 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S9 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S9 has higher processor core quantity than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 308 | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S9 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy S9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| User Memory | - | 48.8 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S9 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) 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, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.6" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Real time beauty mode, Beautify with 36 smart beauty profiles | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A has face detection. |
| Camera Features (Front) | Selfie countdown | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3080 mAh | 3000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
| Standby Time | 264 hours | 326 hours | Samsung Galaxy S9 has longer standby time than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. |
| Talk Time | 2100 minutes | 1860 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 2100 min Playback (video): up to 11 hrs Gaming: up to 16 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs Playback (audio): up to 92 hrs Reading: up to 20 hrs Standby: up to 264 hrs |
Talk (3G): up to 1860 min Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 90 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 51 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Standby (AOD off): up to 326 hrs Standby (AOD on): up to 82 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | - | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| User Interface | MIUI 9 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | 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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HID | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S9 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), DSD, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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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, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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