Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 9 or Samsung Galaxy M21? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 9 starts at ₹ 9,499 and Samsung Galaxy M21 starts at ₹ 12,499.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has screen size of 6.53 inches and Samsung Galaxy M21 has screen size of 6.4 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Samsung Galaxy M21 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) and front camera of 5 MP Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 48 MP (f/2.0 and front camera of 20 MP (f/2.0.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS 10 |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 68 | 77 | |
| OS | Android OS, 10 | Android OS 10 | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.4 inches | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Sporty Orange, Sky Blue, Carbon Black | Black, Blue | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 12 | One UI 2.0 | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, 10 | Android OS 10 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 164.9 mm | 159 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm | 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Width | 77.07 mm | 75.1 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | |
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 6.4 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | |
| CPU | Octa core 2.3GHz | Octa core (Quad 2.3GHz + Quad 1.7GHz) | |
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 512 GB | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G72MP3 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode | Geo-tagging, Panorama, HDR, gyro-EIS | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera | 20 MP (f/2.0 | |
| Primary camera | 13 MP (f/2.2) | 48 MP (f/2.0 | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes, Dolby Atmos | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh battery | |
| Stand by | 2 days | ||
| Talk time | 33 hrs | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE | |
| USB | micro USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | Yes | |
| 4G | LTE | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Features | Splash Resistance, AI Faceunlock | 15W Quick Charging, Face Unlock | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with a weight of 196 g whereas Samsung Galaxy M21 weights around 188 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is 9.0 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.9 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) whereas Samsung Galaxy M21 comes up with 48 MP (f/2.0. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Portrait, Panorama, AI Camera, Bokeh Mode .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G35 and Samsung Exynos 9611 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes up microSDXC (dedicated slot) card slot and Samsung Galaxy M21 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Octa core 2.3GHz and used in Samsung Galaxy M21 is Octa core (Quad 2.3GHz + Quad 1.7GHz).