Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T vs. Huawei P Smart S: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T is the superior choice. Its Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset provides significantly faster performance than the Huawei P Smart S’s Kirin 710F, and the 18W charging is a substantial upgrade over the P Smart S’s slow 10W charging. While both offer similar battery endurance, the Note 9T’s faster charging and 5G capabilities justify the slight price difference.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei P Smart S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 26, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, June 09. Released 2020, June 09 | 2021, January 08 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, January 18 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 157.4 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm (6.20 x 2.88 x 0.31 in) | 161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.36 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| - | Water-repellent coating | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~418 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 95.8 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Kirin 710F (12 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| - | UFS 2.1 - 64GB UFS 2.2 - 128GB | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | - |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, recording |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 10W wired | 18W wired, 33% in 30 min |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Breathing Crystal, Midnight Black | Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple |
| Models | - | M2007J22G, J22 |
| Price | About 260 EUR | About 130 EUR |
| SAR | - | 1.07 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.59 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 118h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: 1226:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 288732 (v8) GeekBench: 1775 (v5.1) |
Huawei P Smart S
- Sleek and minimalist design
- Established Huawei brand recognition
- Similar battery endurance to Redmi Note 9T
- Significantly slower processor (Kirin 710F)
- Slow 10W charging
- Lacks 5G connectivity
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
- Powerful Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset
- Fast 18W charging (33% in 30 mins)
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
- Brighter display (471 nits)
- Less refined brand image compared to Huawei
- Potentially less optimized software experience
Display Comparison
Both devices feature similar contrast ratios at 1226:1, suggesting comparable image depth. However, the Redmi Note 9T boasts a measured peak brightness of 471 nits, offering a noticeably brighter viewing experience, especially outdoors, compared to the P Smart S which lacks published brightness data. While both lack high refresh rate panels, the Note 9T’s higher brightness makes it more usable in direct sunlight. The lack of detailed display specs for the P Smart S makes a precise comparison difficult, but the Note 9T clearly has the edge in brightness.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but lack detailed camera specifications in the provided data. Given the market positioning, it’s likely both rely on multi-camera setups with a primary sensor and supporting lenses. However, without sensor size or aperture information, a meaningful comparison is impossible. It’s reasonable to assume the Redmi Note 9T, being the newer and slightly more premium device, may benefit from more advanced image processing algorithms and potentially a larger primary sensor, leading to better low-light performance. The presence of a 2MP macro camera on either device is unlikely to significantly impact image quality.
Performance
The performance gap between these phones is significant. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T’s Mediatek Dimensity 800U, built on a 7nm process, is a substantial leap forward from the Huawei P Smart S’s 12nm Kirin 710F. The Dimensity 800U’s CPU configuration – 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 – outperforms the Kirin 710F’s 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 in both single-core and multi-core tasks. This translates to faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and a more responsive gaming experience on the Redmi Note 9T. The 7nm process also contributes to better thermal efficiency, reducing the likelihood of performance throttling under sustained load.
Battery Life
Both the Huawei P Smart S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T achieve an endurance rating of 118 hours, indicating similar overall battery life. However, the charging capabilities differ dramatically. The Redmi Note 9T supports 18W wired charging, capable of delivering 33% charge in 30 minutes, while the P Smart S is limited to a slow 10W charge. This means the Redmi Note 9T can quickly top up its battery when needed, offering a more convenient user experience. While both phones offer comparable longevity on a single charge, the Note 9T’s faster charging is a clear advantage.
Buying Guide
Buy the Huawei P Smart S if you prioritize a minimalist aesthetic and are deeply embedded within the Huawei ecosystem, accepting a performance compromise. Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T if you value raw processing power for gaming and multitasking, faster charging speeds, and future-proof 5G connectivity, even if it means sacrificing some brand prestige.