Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
21.1Performance23.1
28.8Display29.7
31.6Camera32.3
47.8Battery46.6
44Features28
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S6 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 10S scores 32.4 against 31.5 for Redmi Note 9 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 10S edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 14% lower weight: 179 g vs 209 g
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $269
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 510
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 20% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 330,000
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,650
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.67 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000Top 89% | 395,000+20%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510Top 91% | 730+43%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650Top 90% | 1,900+15%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+10% | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+14% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+6% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |