Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Note 9
21.1Performance20
28.8Display29.6
31.6Camera29.8
47.8Battery39
44Features28
10 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S2 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 10S wins this phone face-off, 32.4 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+9). Redmi Note 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 Note 10S
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.53 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000+22%Top 89% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510+21%Top 91% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650+22%Top 90% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+7% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |