Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 517,460); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Redmi Note 9S by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Redmi Note 9S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 42/100).