RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
56.6Performance23.1
57.1Display29.7
51.5Camera30.5
75.1Battery39
86.7Features20
14 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro2 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and battery (+36). Redmi Note 9S 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 23
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+1% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu | — | 395,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+212%Top 24% | 730Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+274%Top 22% | 1,900Bottom 12% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+29% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+344% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |