{"id":1887,"date":"2020-07-25T18:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techsofar.com\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2021-05-13T09:37:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T08:37:02","slug":"redmi-note-9s-vs-samsung-galaxy-a51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techsofar.com\/redmi-note-9s-vs-samsung-galaxy-a51\/","title":{"rendered":"Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy A51: Which One Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The spot for the best mid-range devices get tougher each year as more brands that dominate this space like Samsung and Xiaomi launch budget devices with amazing design and features each year, and now, OnePlus is in the market as well with its new OnePlus Nord with the new Snapdragon 765G<\/a> (5G capable chipset), quad-camera setup, 8GB RAM, 4100mAh battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the pricing is a bit on the high side unlike the Samsung Galaxy A51 and the Redmi Note 9S we’re comparing in this post<\/a>, the device is a must look at, especially if you’re in one of the regions where its launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Redmi Note 9S and Samsung Galaxy A51<\/a> are one of the hottest mid-range devices to buy in 2020, no doubt, with futuristic punch-hole selfie camera design and an amazing screen to body ratio, big battery, one with AMOLED screen, a big battery, 18w fast charging and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re in the market for a new device and have narrowed your choices to these two devices, you’ll find this side by side comparison useful. Recently we held the Redmi Note 9S and did a quick specs post on it, we did the same for the Samsung Galaxy A51, is it waterproof<\/a>? Now it’s time for a head to head comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy A51 vs Redmi Note 9S: Quick Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Overview<\/b><\/th>Samsung Galaxy A51<\/th>Redmi Note 9S<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Launch Date<\/b><\/td>Released 2019, December 16<\/td>Released 2020, April 30<\/td><\/tr>
OS<\/b><\/td>Android 10, One UI 2.1<\/td>Android 10, MIUI 11<\/td><\/tr>
Display Type<\/b><\/td>Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.<\/td>IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.<\/td><\/tr>
Screen size and resolution<\/b><\/td>6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)<\/td>		6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)<\/td><\/tr>
Chipset and CPU<\/b><\/td>Exynos 9611 (10nm)

Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)<\/td>		Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)

Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)<\/td><\/tr>
Storage Details<\/b><\/td>64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM<\/td>64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM<\/td><\/tr>
Camera And Video<\/b><\/td>48 MP, f\/2.0, 26mm (wide),
1\/2.0″, 0.8\u00b5m, PDAF
12 MP, f\/2.2, 123\u02da (ultrawide)
5 MP, f\/2.4, (macro)
5 MP, f\/2.2, (depth)

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30\/120fps; gyro-EIS<\/td>		48 MP, f\/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1\/2.0″, 0.8\u00b5m, PDAF
8 MP, f\/2.2, 119\u02da (ultrawide), 1\/4.0″, 1.12\u00b5m
5 MP, f\/2.4, (macro), AF
2 MP, f\/2.4, (depth)

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30\/60\/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS<\/td><\/tr>
Selfie<\/b><\/td>32 MP, f\/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1\/2.8″, 0.8\u00b5m
Features HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps<\/td>		16 MP, f\/2.5, (wide), 1\/3.06″ 1.0\u00b5m
Features HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30\/120fps<\/td><\/tr>
battery<\/b><\/td>Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
Charging Fast charging: 15W<\/td>		Non-removable Li-Po 5020 mAh battery
Charging Fast charging: 18W<\/td><\/tr>
Buy<\/b><\/td>On Amazon<\/a>.<\/td>On Amazon<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy A51 vs Redmi Note 9S Head to Head Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These two devices have been the top options to consider when looking to buy a phone under N130,000 or $250 right now, here’s how they stack up in terms of design, camera, features, and many aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy A51 vs Redmi Note 9S Body And Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The two devices are identical in design with a hole punch selfie cut out camera in the middle with a nice body to screen ratio. The Galaxy A51 weighs about 172 g (6.07 oz ~quite light<\/em>) and has a ~87.4% screen-to-body ratio with corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection while the Redmi note 9S weighs about 209 g (7.37 oz ~quite heavy<\/em>) and has a ~84.5% screen-to-body ratio with corning gorilla glass 5 protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s very clear, the Galaxy A51 wins this round with its super-light design plus it gives you more screen real estate than the Redmi Note 9S however the corning gorilla glass 5 protection on this device is something to consider if you’re the type that drops your phone a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNER<\/strong> ~Samsung Galaxy A51.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy A51 vs Redmi Note 9S: Display<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Display-wise, both are great, nothing fancy however like a higher refresh rate like the one you’ll find on the OnePlus 8 or Motorolla edge+<\/a>. Screen brightness up to 450 nits on one of the devices so it gets fairly bright out in broad daylight. The Samsung Galaxy A51 has a 6.5 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors with a 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) resolution while the Redmi Note 9S has a 6.67 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors with a 1080 x 2400 pixels 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMOLED screen on the Samsung A51 and higher ppi density make its display better with more vibrant colors than the LCD panel on the Note 9S. The Note sure has its own advantage as it’s 450 nits typ. brightness Redmi advertised means it can get very clear outdoors and HDR 10 makes display better for sure so, while it’s almost a tie here, you have to know that AMOLED screens produce better display and really brings out the color on your device display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNER ~Samsung Galaxy A51<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy A51 vs Redmi Note 9S: CPU and Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Software, CPU, and performance speaking, both phones are as mid-range as mid-range can be, i.e the latest software from both manufacturers obviously, chipset wise, the average stuff. Let’s just get to the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy A51 comes out of the box with Android 10, One UI 2.1 and Samsung’s own Exynos 9611 (10nm)<\/em> chipset with an octa-core CPU while the Redmi Note 9S runs Android 10, MIUI 11 out of the box with a Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)<\/em> chipset and an octa-core CPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed and performance-wise, Snapdragon is ahead the Exynos based on tests and many other factors, this gives the Redmi a lead over the A51 plus there are just some subtle features MIUI has that is missing on One UI. Generally speaking, the Redmi Note 9S is just better in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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