Nokia G400 vs Redmi Note 9S

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 9S is faster in AnTuTu (514,398 vs 477,542); the Nokia G400 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.

The Nokia G400 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 210g

  • Better display (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 514398 vs 477542
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia G400 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G400 Redmi Note 9S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 477542 514398
Geekbench Single 746 746
Geekbench Multi 1816 1762
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 20W 18W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 198 g 210 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 +7.2%
514398 AnTuTu

Redmi Note 9S leads Nokia G400 by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Redmi Note 9S
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia G400 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.