Nokia C31 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9S leads — 20/100 vs 10/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP.
Nokia C31
Redmi Note 9S
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5020 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi Note 9S scores 10 points higher (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (29/100 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 C31 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
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 Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.