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Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Redmi Note 9S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9S

$229

28.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
45Inno Score
23.1Performance28.9
29.7Display45.6
30.5Camera41.7
39Battery57.7
20Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G wins this phone face-off, 45 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and battery (+19). Redmi Note 9S 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 9S

  • 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $350

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+3%385 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—800 nits
Screen-to-body—86.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 720GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu395,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)730Bottom 14%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,900Bottom 12%—
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP+60%5 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Capacity5,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Active use endurance—12.7 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Weight209 g200 g+4%
Thickness8.8 mm7.8 mm+11%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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