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Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9

$199

28.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
57.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
29.6Display43.7
29.8Camera55.7
39Battery60.8
28Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 910 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+32). 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

  • 46% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • 36% lower weight: 199 g vs 309 g
  • 31% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 12.9 mm
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $2,899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Screen size6.53 ″10 ″+53%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340x10802160x1584
Pixel density394 ppi+46%269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%—
RAM (max)4 GB16 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 128GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Main camera48 MP200 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Capacity5,020 mAh5,600 mAh+12%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Weight199 g+36%309 g
Thickness8.9 mm+31%12.9 mm
IP rating—IP48
Frame materialPlasticTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9 versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecRedmi Note 9Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYes—

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