Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9S
20Performance23.1
29.6Display29.7
29.8Camera30.5
39Battery39
28Features20
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 97 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 9 scores 28.5 against 28.8 for Redmi Note 9S. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 9S edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 420
- 46% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 270,000
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,350
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 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 Note 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000Top 93% | 395,000+46%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 730+74%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Top 96% | 1,900+41%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 9 | 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 | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+5% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 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 Note 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |