Honor Win RT vs Redmi Note 9S
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $384 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 517,460); the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $384
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Honor Win RT scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, Redmi Note 9S — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Redmi Note 9S by 528.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $184. Redmi Note 9S was $184 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.