Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
23.1Performance20
29.7Display30.8
32.3Camera34.7
46.6Battery29.4
28Features33.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 31.5 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+3). Samsung Galaxy A51 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 29
- 109% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 350
- 100% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 15 W
- 84% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 215,000
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 18% lower weight: 172 g vs 209 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 395,000+84%Top 85% | 215,000Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+109%Top 83% | 350Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+52%Top 87% | 1,250Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+26% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+100% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 172 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mm+10% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |