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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

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XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023March 2020
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2712 × 12202400 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits–
Display type6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 12-bit colourIPS LCD and 60 Hz refresh identified by Tech Advisor; DotDisplay, 1,500:1 typical contrast and 84% NTSC typical
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits peak–
Always-on displayBoth reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Display featuresUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications; maker wet-touch recognitionTÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and Reading mode 2.0
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7200-UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory8 GB – 12 GB4 GB – 6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHzOcta-core Snapdragon 720G at up to 2.3 GHz; 8 nm process and Qualcomm fifth-generation AI engine
GPUArm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configurationAdreno 618
Storage typeUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by NotebookcheckUK configurations of 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB; dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB
CoolingApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP348 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 79° field of view, six-element lens and autofocus; 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm; up to 8,000 × 6,000 photos
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2 and 1.12 µm pixels; 119° field of view before distortion correction and 108° after correction
Front camera16 MP, f/2.416 MP, f/2.48 and 1.0 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR, face recognition, AI beauty, portrait and scene detection
ZoomMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detail–
Video recording4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; ultrawide and macro recording, short video and cinematic 4K
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps120 fps slow-motion selfies
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic CutoutAdditional 5 MP macro with f/2.4, 1.12 µm pixels and autofocus at 2–10 cm; 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels; night, document, cinematic portrait, 48 MP, Pro, panorama, burst, HDR, timer, levelling, watermark and kaleidoscope modes; 27 rear AI scene tags
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback5,020 mAh typical non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery; maker laboratory claims of 147 hours music, 33 hours calling, 16 hours navigation or 13 hours gaming
Wired charging120 W HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; adaptor inclusion varies by regionPhone supports 18 W wired charging; included adaptor is rated at 22.5 W
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204.5 g209 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.8 mm
Height × width161.4 × 74.2 mm165.75 × 76.68 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differ3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Tech Advisor
ColoursMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker pageInterstellar Grey, Aurora Blue and Glacier White
Water resistance detailIP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wearSplash-proof nano-coating; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockSide fingerprint reader combined with the power button; AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorZ-axis linear vibration motor, fingerprint, distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster
SpeakersStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck1216 ultra-linear speaker with 0.5 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024Android 10 with MIUI 11, as reported by both reviews
Software updatesNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates–
In the boxUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; contents vary by regionPhone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHzDual SIM VoLTE, subject to local operator support; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierTwo nano-SIM slots plus a separate microSD slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionNo NFC, as confirmed by both reviews
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0 controller identified by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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