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 Redmi Note 9S leads — 20/100 vs 18/100 (a 2-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 514,398); 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).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi Note 9S scores 2 points higher (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 514398 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (45/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (37/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 2 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 18/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
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 (45/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.