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Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Redmi Note 9S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9S

$229

28.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
56.8Inno Score
23.1Performance60.3
29.7Display56.9
30.5Camera44.1
39Battery45.5
20Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S17 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 wins this phone face-off, 56.8 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+37). 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 Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
  • 41% lower thickness: 8.8 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • 26% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

  • Stronger performance score: 60 vs 23
  • Stronger display score: 57 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2640
Pixel density395 ppi426 ppi+8%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness2,600 nits
Screen-to-body85.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
ChipsetSnapdragon 720GSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10395,000Top 85%1,780,000+351%Top 18%
Geekbench 6 (single)730Top 83%2,250+208%Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,900Top 87%6,900+263%Top 18%
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 Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Optical zoom2 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera16 MP+60%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Capacity5,020 mAh+26%4,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging15 W
Active use endurance10 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Weight209 g187 g+11%
Thickness8.8 mm+41%14.9 mm
IP ratingIP48
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9S versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SpecRedmi Note 9SSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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