As expected, the rivalry between Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi and realme continues with its latest offerings. Today, we are comparing the specs of the Redmi Note 9S (also known as Note 9 Pro) and realme 6 Pro.
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| Team Redmi or realme? |
Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6 Specs Comparison
| Device | Redmi Note 9S | Realme 6 Pro |
| Display | 6.67-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected LCD (LTPS) screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 395ppi | 6.6-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected LCD screen w/ 90Hz refresh rate, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 399 ppi |
| CPU |
2.3GHz 8nm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor
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2.3GHz 8nm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor
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| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X |
| ROM | 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated) | 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated) |
| Back Camera | 48MP f/1.79 Samsung ISOCELL GM2 w/ PDAF, EIS + 8MP 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 5MP f/2.4 2cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth + dual-tone LED flash | 64MP f/1.8 Samsung GW1 w/ EIS + 8MP f/2.3 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 12MP w/ 20x digital zoom + 2MP f/2.4 w/ 4cm macro |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP | 16MP f/2.1 Sony IMX471 + 8MP f/2.2 105-degree ultra-wide-angle |
| Battery |
5,020mAh w/ 18W fast charging
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4,300mAh w/ 30W Flash Charge |
| OS | Android 10 w/ MIUI 11 |
Android 10.0 w/ realme UI 1.0
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| Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, NavIC, dual SIM
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WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, Dual Frequency (L1 + L5) GPS, NavIC, dual SIM
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure |
Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
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| Others |
Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, splash resistance, dual-mic, USB-C, Colors: interstellar black, aurora blue, glacier white
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Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, splash resistance, dual mic, Dolby Atmos, Colors: lightning blue, lightning orange
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| Dimensions | 165.7 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm | 164.4 x 75 x 8.95 mm |
| Weight |
209 g
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195 g |
| Price | TBC | TBC |
The rivalry continues
Display - The Redmi Note 9S has a 6.67-inch 2.5D curved FHD+ LTPS screen with 2400 x 1080 resolution and 395 ppi pixel density.
The realme 6 Pro has a 6.6-inch 2.5D FHD+ LCD screen with 2400 x 1080 resolution at 519 ppi pixel density, 90Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Realme 6 Pro has the advantage here with a faster refresh rate for a smoother experience and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
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| Redmi Note 9S back and front design |
Specs - For performance, Redmi Note 9S has the 8nm 2.3GHz Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor, Adreno 618 GPU, up to 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, up to 128GB expandable storage, and 5,020mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Realme 6 Pro has the 8nm 2.3GHz Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor with, Adreno 618 GPU, up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable storage, and a 4,300mAh with 30W Flash Charge.
In terms of CPU and GPU, it is a tie. However, Redmi Note 9 Pro has a bigger battery while the realme 6 Pro has up to 8GB of RAM, and faster charging solution.
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| Realme 6 Pro front and back design |
Cameras - The Realme 6 Pro has a quad-camera setup with 64MP f/1.8 Samsung GW1 w/ EIS + 8MP f/2.3 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 12MP w/ 20x digital zoom + 2MP f/2.4 w/ 4cm macro lens with LED flash. It also has a 16MP f/2.1 Sony IMX471 + 8MP f/2.2 105-degree ultra-wide-angle dual selfie sensors.
Redmi Note 9S has a quad-camera setup with a combo of 48MP f/1.79 Samsung ISOCELL GM2 w/ PDAF, EIS + 8MP 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 5MP f/2.4 2cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth with dual-tone LED flash. It also has a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera with AI HDR.
Both devices have quad cameras at the back. However, realme 6 Pro has a 64MP main sensor compared to Redmi Note 9 Pro's 48MP sensor. Both devices feature the same variants of lenses. Both have EIS and an LED flash.
For selfies, realme 6 Pro has dual selfie camera setup compared to Redmi's single.
Other features - Redmi Note 9 Pro has dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, fingerprint sensor, USB-C port, Bluetooth 5, splash resistance, and dual SIM slots.
The realme 6 Pro also has dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, fingerprint sensor, face unlock, splash resistance, Dolby Atmos, and USB-C port.
The realme 6 Pro also has dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, fingerprint sensor, face unlock, splash resistance, Dolby Atmos, and USB-C port.
Redmi Note 9 Pro advantages - Bigger battery capacity
Realme 6 Pro advantages - 90Hz screen, bigger RAM option, 30W charging, 64MP main cam, dual selfie cameras
Our thoughts
Based on specs, the Realme 6 Pro has a better overall package thanks to its 90Hz screen, larger RAM option, 64MP main cam, and dual selfie-cam.
Redmi Note 9 Pro is no slouch as it has the same CPU and GPU and a larger 5,020mAh battery.
The international price tag realme 6 Pro is a bit more expensive. The base 6GB/64GB version is priced at INR 16,999 or around PHP 11.7K out straight conversion.
Meanwhile, the 4GB/64GB edition of the Note 9S retails for RM 799 or around PHP 9.1K. The 6GB/128GB version costs RM 899 or around PHP 10.3K out of straight conversion.
Redmi Note 9 Pro is no slouch as it has the same CPU and GPU and a larger 5,020mAh battery.
The international price tag realme 6 Pro is a bit more expensive. The base 6GB/64GB version is priced at INR 16,999 or around PHP 11.7K out straight conversion.
Meanwhile, the 4GB/64GB edition of the Note 9S retails for RM 799 or around PHP 9.1K. The 6GB/128GB version costs RM 899 or around PHP 10.3K out of straight conversion.
What do you guys think?
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