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Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S

WINNER
X
31.5Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 9S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9S

$229

28.8Inno Score
23.1Performance23.1
29.7Display29.7
32.3Camera30.5
46.6Battery39
28Features20
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro0 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 31.5 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and battery (+8). 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • Stronger battery score: 47 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • 67% higher Wired charging: 30 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 9S

  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $269

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
ChipsetSnapdragon 720GSnapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10395,000Top 85%395,000Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (single)730Top 83%730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,900Top 87%1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
Main camera64 MP+33%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP16 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
Capacity5,020 mAh5,020 mAh
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
Weight209 g209 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.8 mm
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 10 (MIUI 11)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9S
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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