Redmi 9 vs Redmi Note 9S
20Performance23.1
29.6Display29.7
20.5Camera30.5
39Battery39
28Features20
2 spec wins — Redmi 98 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9S wins this phone face-off, 28.8 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+10) and performance (+3). Redmi 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 31 vs 21
- 269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 410
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 260,000Top 96% | 395,000+52%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Top 97% | 730+78%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Top 97% | 1,900+44%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+5% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm+3% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |