Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 or Xiaomi Redmi S2? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 9 starts at ₹ 9,499 and Xiaomi Redmi S2 starts at ₹ 8,950.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches and Xiaomi Redmi S2 has screen size of 5.99 inches. Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi S2 comes up with internal storage of 32 MB and RAM of 3 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) and front camera of 5 MP Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP and front camera of 16 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi S2 |
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OS | Android OS, 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 |
Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.99 inches |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 68 | 72 | |
OS | Android OS, 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 5.99 inches | |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | |
RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB |
GENERAL | |||
Colours | Sporty Orange, Sky Blue, Carbon Black | Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold | |
Custom UI | MIUI 12 | ||
Device type | Phablet | ||
Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
Sim | Dual Sim | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual –stand-by) |
DESIGN | |||
Height | 164.9 mm | ||
Thickness | 9.0 mm | ||
Weight | 196 g | 170 g (6.00 oz) | |
Width | 77.07 mm |
DISPLAY | |||
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | ||
Bezel Less Display | Yes, Water Drop Notch | ||
Form Factor | Touch | ||
Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio | |
Screen size | 6.53 inches | 5.99 inches | |
Technology | IPS LCD | ||
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Call Records | Unlimited | ||
Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | ||
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | |
CPU | Octa core 2.3GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
External Storage | Up to 512 GB | ||
GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 506 | |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | ||
Phonebook | Unlimited |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
Front Camera | 5 MP Camera | 16 MP | |
Primary camera | 13 MP (f/2.2) | 12 MP | |
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | ||
Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
FM Radio | Yes | ||
Games | Yes | ||
Speakers | Yes | ||
Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
BATTERY | |||
Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | 3080mAh | |
Stand by | 2 days | ||
Talk time | 33 hrs |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | v5.0 | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
Browser | HTML5 | ||
Edge | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
USB | micro USB | 2.0 microUSB | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G | LTE | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | ||
Other Features | Splash Resistance, AI Faceunlock | ||
Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with a weight of 196 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi S2 weights around 170 g (6.00 oz). Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is 9.0 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.1 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches whereas other comes up with 5.99 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 720 x 1600 pixels and 720 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses undefined and latter uses IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) whereas Xiaomi Redmi S2 comes up with 12 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G35 and Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up microSDXC (dedicated slot) card slot and Xiaomi Redmi S2 comes up with microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Octa core 2.3GHz and used in Xiaomi Redmi S2 is Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53.