RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi Note 8
56.6Performance20
57.1Display31.2
51.5Camera29.8
75.1Battery29.4
86.7Features20
14 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro3 spec wins — Redmi Note 8
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and battery (+46). Redmi Note 8 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 31
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 409 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 665 |
| AnTuTu | — | 250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+590%Top 24% | 330Bottom 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+446%Top 22% | 1,300Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+63% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+344% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |