Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
20Performance20
29.6Display30.6
29.8Camera28.2
39Battery29.4
28Features33.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 95 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A50
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 wins this phone face-off, 28.5 to 27, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and camera (+2). Samsung Galaxy A50 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
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- 92% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 25 MP
- 29% higher AnTuTu 10: 270,000 vs 210,000
- 26% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 420 vs 340
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $349
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A50
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
- 92% higher Front camera: 25 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 17% lower weight: 166 g vs 199 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″+2% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 403 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 9610 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000+29%Top 93% | 210,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420+24%Top 94% | 340Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350+9%Top 96% | 1,240Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+92% | 25 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 25 MP+92% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+26% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 166 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |