Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 5a 5G Manufactured in October, 2021, with display 6.34 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, Manufactured in May, 2020 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 720G. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 5a 5G
  • Higher pixel density: 413ppi
  • Lighter design: 183g vs 209g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Larger display: 6.67in
  • Higher battery capacity: 5020mAh vs 4680mAh
  • Infrared port

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 6/128 GB - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 5a 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED IPS LCD
Size 6.34 in 6.67 in
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 413 ppi 395 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 450 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 86.3 % 84.4 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 5a 5G
857 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
615 nits
sRGB gamutn/a99.8 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a2404 Hz
Response timen/a35.2 ms
Contrastn/a1649:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 156.2 mm (6.15 in) 165.8 mm (6.53 in)
Width 73.2 mm (2.88 in) 76.7 mm (3.02 in)
Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 183 g (6.46 oz) 209 g (7.37 oz)
Water resistance IP67 No
Back panel Metal Glass
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors Black - White
- Gray
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 5a 5G
86.3 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
84.4 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 5a 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2300 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (1 + 1 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 1/2.2 (Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76))
- 1/2.4 (Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76))
- 6/1.8 (Kryo 465 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 2/2.3 (Kryo 465 Gold (Cortex-A76))
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 7 nm 8 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 696 Hexagon 692
Graphics Adreno 620 Adreno 618
GPU Cores 384 256
GPU Frequency 750 MHz 750 MHz
FLOPS 576 GFLOPS 384 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 5a 5G
851
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
719
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 5a 5G
2078
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
1874
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)851719
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)20781874
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 5a 5G
478984
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
389839
CPU146165139577
GPU12395773153
Memory9420372832
UX114659104277
NanoReview Score478984389839
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 5a 5G
1666
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
1044
Max Surface Temp.n/a42.3 °C
Stability99 %99 %
Graphics Test9 fps6 fps
Graphics Score16661044
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Google Pixel 5a 5G
9040
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
8136
Writing score119599643
Web score62796022
Video editing57735453
Data manipulation71236923
NanoReview Score90408136

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 6 GB - 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 10.0 (Upgradeable to Android 12)
OS Size n/a 18.9 GB
UI Skin Stock Android MIUI 14

Battery

Volume 4680 mAh 5020 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 33 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (42% in 30 min) Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:40 h 1:20 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 5a 5G
23:33
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
26:36
Web Browsing09:17 h10:27 h
Video Playback14:15 h13:57 h
Games05:59 h05:33 h
Standby Mode114 h143 h

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 64 MP
Photo resolution 4290x2800 pixels 9248x6920 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 960 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens 119 ° 119 °
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP
Ultra-wide: 16 MP
Standard: 64 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 5 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix122 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length27 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX363 Exmor RSSamsung Bright S5KGW1
Sensor size1/2.551/1.72
Pixel size1.4 μm0.8 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix16 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length24 mm13 mm
SensorSony IMX481GalaxyCore GC8034
Sensor size1/3.091/4.0
Pixel size1 μm1.12 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 16 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 4920x3264 pixels
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.48
Focal length 24 mm n/a
Sensor CMOS OmniVision OV32A1Q
Sensor size 1/4.0 1/3.1
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- NAVIC
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM Moden/aDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHzGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 / 2300 / 2500
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1/2/4/5/8HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B850/B900/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE category1512
5G SupportYesNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 5a 5G
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
87.1 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced August, 2021 yr April, 2020 yr
Release Date October, 2021 yr May, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 449 185
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 18 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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