Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Redmi Note 9S

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Redmi Note 9S (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9S leads — 20/100 vs 6/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).

The Redmi Note 9S is noticeably better than the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
Value for money 96
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi Note 9S scores 14 points higher (20/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 0/100). 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 Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C2 2nd Edition Redmi Note 9S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 480x960 2400x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 5 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 2 MP 16 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 10
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 180 g 210 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknown
Redmi Note 9S
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (29/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (37/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (75/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Redmi Note 9S is noticeably better than the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.