Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi Mi 9T - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
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Xiaomi Mi 9T
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi Mi 9T

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Manufactured in April, 2021, with display 6.43 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G95, vs Xiaomi Mi 9T, Manufactured in June, 2019 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730. 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
  • Larger display: 6.43in
  • Higher pixel density: 409ppi
  • Lighter design: 178.8g vs 191g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4000mAh
  • Infrared port
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Mi 9T

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB    		 - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi Mi 9T
    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
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    vs
    Xiaomi Mi 9T

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type AMOLED AMOLED
    Size 6.43 in 6.39 in
    Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
    Pixel density 409 ppi 403 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 450 nits 430 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10 Yes HDR10
    Screen-to-body ratio 83.4 % 86.1 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    - DC dimming    		 Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    694 nits
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    646 nits
    sRGB gamut91.6 %95.1 %
    PWM (Flicker)250 Hz245 Hz
    Response time4.4 ms3.6 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S], [Xiaomi Mi 9T]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 160.5 mm (6.32 in) 156.7 mm (6.17 in)
    Width 74.5 mm (2.93 in) 74.3 mm (2.93 in)
    Thickness 8.3 mm (0.33 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 178.8 g (6.31 oz) 191 g (6.74 oz)
    Water resistance IP53 No
    Back panel Plastic Glass
    Frame Plastic Metal
    Colors - White
    - Gray
    - Blue    		 - Black
    - Blue
    - Red
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Display
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    83.4 %
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    86.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi Mi 9T In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
    Max Frequency 2050 MHz 2200 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.05 (Cortex-A76)    		 - 6/1.8 (Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55))
    - 2/2.2 (Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76))
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 12 nm 8 nm
    Neural Processor MediaTek APU Qualcomm Hexagon 688
    Graphics Mali-G76 MP4 Adreno 618
    GPU Cores 144 256
    GPU Frequency 900 MHz 700 MHz
    FLOPS 259.2 GFLOPS 358.4 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    624
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    670
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    1719
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    1797
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)624670
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)17191797
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    405979
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    363688
    CPU123031130482
    GPU8593464564
    Memory8792571242
    UX10908997400
    NanoReview Score405979363688
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    n/a
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    875
    Max Surface Temp.n/a38.6 °C
    Stabilityn/a99 %
    Graphics Testn/a5 fps
    Graphics Scoren/a875
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Mi 9T]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    n/a
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    8064
    Writing scoren/a9099
    Web scoren/a6144
    Video editingn/a5542
    Data manipulationn/a7012
    NanoReview Scoren/a8064

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		- 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1
    Memory CardMicroSDNo

    Software

    OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
    OS Size 18 GB 11.3 GB
    UI Skin MIUI 14 MIUI 12.5

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 33 W 18 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging Yes No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 35 min) Yes (45% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:09 h 1:25 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    24:11
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    21:41
    Web Browsing09:10 h08:09 h
    Video Playback13:06 h12:36 h
    Games05:29 h04:15 h
    Standby Mode129 h114 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 64 MP 48 MP
    Photo resolution 9216x6912 pixels 8000x6000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Optical, 2x
    Flash LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 960 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 118 ° 124 °
    Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 48 MP
    Telephoto: 8 MP
    Ultra-wide: 13 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - RAW support    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - RAW support
    Main lens
    Matrix64 MP48 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal length26 mm26 mm
    SensorOmniVision OV64BSony IMX582
    Sensor size1/1.971/2
    Pixel size0.8 μm0.8 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Telephoto
    Matrixn/a8 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.4
    Focal lengthn/a53 mm
    Sensorn/aOmnivision OV8865
    Sensor sizen/a1/4
    Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
    Stabilizationn/aDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MP13 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
    Focal length13 mm12 mm
    SensorSony IMX355Samsung S5K3L6
    Sensor size1/41/3.1
    Pixel size1.14 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    98
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    n/a
    Video quality
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    82
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    n/a
    Overall camera score
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    92
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    n/a
    Sources: DxOMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S]

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 20 MP
    Photo resolution 4290x2800 pixels 5184x3880 pixels
    Aperture f/2.5 f/2.2
    Focal length n/a 18 mm
    Sensor Omnivision OV13B10 Samsung S5K3T2
    Sensor size 1/3.06 1/3.4
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 0.8 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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    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 LE, HID, A2DP LE, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - USB-Host mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - NAVIC    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    NFC* Yes Yes
    Infrared Port Yes No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 850 900 1800 1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
    3G BandsWCDMA B1/2/4/5/8HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B800/B850/B900/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
    LTE category1215
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    88.9 dB
    Xiaomi Mi 9T
    89 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced March, 2021 yr May, 2019 yr
    Release Date April, 2021 yr June, 2019 yr
    Launch Price ($) 190 290
    Sensors - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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