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Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Redmi Note 9S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9S

$229

28.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
64.7Inno Score
23.1Performance73.2
29.7Display63.6
30.5Camera51.3
39Battery51.1
20Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S17 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+50). 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

  • 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 29% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 23
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801440x3120
Pixel density395 ppi513 ppi+30%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ChipsetSnapdragon 720GSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu395,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)730Bottom 13%3,105+325%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,900Bottom 12%9,941+423%Top 7%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Main camera48 MP200 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Capacity5,020 mAh+29%3,900 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—12.1 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Weight209 g163 g+22%
Thickness8.8 mm5.8 mm+34%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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