Nokia G60 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $329 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G60 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G60 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 517,460); the Nokia G60 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Nokia G60 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G60
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Nokia G60 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $329
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G60 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia G60 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Nokia G60 — 22/100, Redmi Note 9S — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia G60 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G60 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP52 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G60
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G60
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G60 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G60 leads Redmi Note 9S by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Redmi Note 9S was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Nokia G60 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G60 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia G60 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 G60 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia G60 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G60 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia G60 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G60 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 G60 (66/100 vs 42/100).