RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi 9C
56.6Performance20
57.1Display20
51.5Camera20.5
75.1Battery38.8
86.7Features28
12 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro1 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and display (+37). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- 14% lower weight: 196 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+4% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+49% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu | — | 110,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+433% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+220% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+700% | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 196 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |