Nokia X30 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 517,460); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia X30 scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Redmi Note 9S by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia X30 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 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 X30 (69/100 vs 42/100).