Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
23.1Performance23.6
29.7Display35.4
30.5Camera32.3
39Battery40.8
20Features28
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S11 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite wins this phone face-off, 31.6 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and display (+6). 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
- 18% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 4,250 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 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 | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 732G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 395,000Top 85% | 410,000+4%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 740+1%Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 1,950+3%Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh+18% | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 159 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6.8 mm+23% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |