Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
23.1Performance29.5
29.7Display45.9
30.5Camera34.1
39Battery53.7
20Features57.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S15 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Lite wins this phone face-off, 41.3 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+16). 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
- 12% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 395,000Top 85% | 630,000+59%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 970+33%Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 2,760+45%Top 69% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+12% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 171 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.2 mm+18% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |