Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
20Performance45.6
29.6Display58.3
29.8Camera42.1
39Battery36.9
28Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 915 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+29). Redmi Note 9 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
- 40% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 26% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
- 401% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,761 vs 1,350
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.7 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 426 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| AnTuTu | 270,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Bottom 5% | 2,044+387%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Bottom 4% | 6,761+401%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+26% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+40% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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