Redmi Note 9S vs TECNO SPARK 30C
23.1Performance21.8
29.7Display50.5
30.5Camera29
39Battery38.8
20Features46.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 30C wins this phone face-off, 34.9 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and display (+21). 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 9S
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 64% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 446
- 50% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 263 ppi
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,386
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 20
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+50% | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| AnTuTu | 395,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+64%Bottom 13% | 446Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+37%Bottom 12% | 1,386Bottom 6% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | — |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |