Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy A22 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy A22 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C

44 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A22
VS
35 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Samsung Galaxy A22
Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A22 Manufactured in June, 2021, with display 6.4 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G80, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Manufactured in September, 2020 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A22
  • Higher pixel density: 274ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Lighter design: 186g vs 196g
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9C
  • Larger display: 6.53in

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB		 - 2/32 GB
- 2/64 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 3/128 GB
- 4/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A22 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C
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
Smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy A22
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED IPS LCD
Size 6.4 in 6.53 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 274 ppi 269 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 390 nits 400 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 84.3 % 81.1 %
Features Always-On Display n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A22
594 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
413 nits
sRGB gamut140.9 %92.9 %
PWM (Flicker)127 Hz17120 Hz
Response time6 ms47 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite881:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A22], [Xiaomi Redmi 9C]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 159.3 mm (6.27 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
Width 73.6 mm (2.9 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
Thickness 8.4 mm (0.33 in) 9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 186 g (6.56 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Green
- Purple		 - Gray
- Blue
- Green
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A22
84.3 %
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
81.1 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A22 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G80 MediaTek Helio G35
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2300 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Yes No
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 48 32
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 680 MHz
FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A22
521
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
479
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A22
1568
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
1522
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)521479
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15681522
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A22
238275
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
141956
CPU8212254580
GPU3869417708
Memory4779837174
UX6966132494
NanoReview Score238275141956
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy A22
682
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
n/a
Max Surface Temp.47.5 °Cn/a
Stability98 %n/a
Graphics Test4 fpsn/a
Graphics Score682n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A22]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy A22
6681
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
n/a
Writing score7093n/a
Web score5336n/a
Video editing5527n/a
Data manipulation5981n/a
NanoReview Score6681n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 4 GB
- 6 GB		 - 2 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1866 MHz n/a
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
OS Size 18.1 GB 18 GB
UI Skin One UI Core 5.0 MIUI 12

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (23% in 30 min) No
Full Charge Time 2:20 h 2:59 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A22
25:29
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
n/a
Web Browsing10:51 hn/a
Video Playback14:45 hn/a
Games05:51 hn/a
Standby Mode121 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 48 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels 4128x3096 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) No
Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP		 Standard: 13 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix48 MP13 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm28 mm
Sensor size1/2.01/3.1
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix8 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.2n/a
SensorSony IMX355n/a
Sensor size1/4.0n/a
Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
StabilizationDigitaln/a

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor Sony IMX258 CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1 n/a
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- 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 PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Varies by region Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM B2/3/5/8
3G BandsUMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900)WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20)
LTE category74
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A22
80.1 dB
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
77.7 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced June, 2021 yr June, 2020 yr
Release Date June, 2021 yr September, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 230 110
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 15 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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