Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 9S
20Performance23.1
31.2Display29.7
29.8Camera30.5
29.4Battery39
20Features20
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 86 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9S wins this phone face-off, 28.8 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and performance (+3). 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 Redmi Note 8
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 330
- 58% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 250,000
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,300
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 250,000Top 97% | 395,000+58%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 330Top 100% | 730+121%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,300Top 99% | 1,900+46%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| 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 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+9% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+5% | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |