Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Realme 5 Pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 165.75 mm | 157 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater height than Realme 5 Pro. |
| Width | 76.68 mm | 74.2 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has greater width than Realme 5 Pro. |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 8.9 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Weight | 209 g | 184 g | Realme 5 Pro is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Body Colour | Aurora blue | Crystal green | Sparkling blue | |
| Body Material | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Splash-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head), 2.35 W/kg (limb) | 0.723 W/kg (body), 0.831 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Ultra-linear speakers | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Handset 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | - | LCD | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.67" | 6.3" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger screen size than Realme 5 Pro. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better screen resolution than Realme 5 Pro. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 409 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has HDR. |
| Display Features | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display | Night mode, Dewdrop display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
| 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) | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 | - |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Realme 5 Pro has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/2" | Both phones have the same camera sensor size. |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.79 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | 6-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 79 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.6 μm | Realme 5 Pro has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Kaleidoscope | Chrome | |
| HDR Mode | - | AI HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Expert Mode, AI Beauty, Filter mode, Super nightscape | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 8000 x 6000 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | 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 | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), EIS video stabilisation, AI scene recognition, AI Quad camera, 4-in-1 Pixel technology, Chrome boost |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.25 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 119 degree(s) | 119 degree(s) | Both phones have the same second camera lens field of view. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | 5-piece lens |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has higher resolution third camera than Realme 5 Pro. |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | Potrait camera | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | AF (2cm-10cm) | 6 portrait styles |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Both phones have the same resolution of the fourth camera. |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the fourth camera. |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | 4cm macro photography |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.48 | F/2.0 | Realme 5 Pro has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | AI HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify, Slo-mo Selfie | AI Beauty | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI scene detection, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5020 mAh | 4035 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has larger battery capacity than Realme 5 Pro. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | VOOC Flash Charge technology 3.0 | Realme 5 Pro has fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 1980 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 13 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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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 | - | ColorOS 6 realme edition (based on Android 9) | |
| User Interface | MIUI 10 | - | |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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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 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 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 1, Band 3, 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 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | - | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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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, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader | |
| Security Technology | A.I. face recognition | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, AI face unlock, Qualcomm 5th generation AI Engine, Z-axis linear vibration motor | HyperBoost 2.0, AI Cooling |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | Realme 5 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland | - |
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