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Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9S

Released Mar 23, 2020$229 launch pricePhone

The global twin of the Note 9 Pro with a slightly leaner camera: same Snapdragon 720G, same giant cell, same absurd 2020 value. Its owners are only now starting to replace it.

Pros

  • 720G aged gracefully
  • Two-day 5020mAh battery
  • Sturdy Gorilla Glass 5 build
  • Side fingerprint done right

Cons

  • 60Hz LCD
  • 18W charging in the box
  • 209g
28.8Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance23.1
Display29.7
Camera30.5
Battery39
Features20

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Redmi Note 9S

Display

Screen size
6.67 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
2400x1080
Pixel density
395 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10
395,000Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (single)
730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)
4 GB
Storage options
64GB / 128GB
Storage type
UFS 2.1

Camera

Main camera
48 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Ultra-wide
8 MP
Max video
4K@30fps
Front camera
16 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,020 mAh
Wired charging
18 W

Design

Weight
209 g
Thickness
8.8 mm
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
No
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 10 (MIUI 11)
OS update pledge
2 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
No
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Redmi Note 9S good in 2026?

The Redmi Note 9S earns an Inno Score of 28.8/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The global twin of the Note 9 Pro with a slightly leaner camera: same Snapdragon 720G, same giant cell, same absurd 2020 value. Its owners are only now starting to replace it.

What is the Redmi Note 9S AnTuTu score?

The Redmi Note 9S scores 395,000 points in AnTuTu 10. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 730 single-core and 1,900 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Redmi Note 9S?

Chipset: Snapdragon 720G · Screen size: 6.67 ″ · Capacity: 5,020 mAh · Main camera: 48 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Redmi Note 9S?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are iPhone 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy A14, Redmi Note 9 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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