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 — 23/100 vs 20/100 (a 3-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 514,398); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Nokia X30 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
Value for money 96
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia X30 scores 3 points higher (23/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 20/100). 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, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 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 X30 Redmi Note 9S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 592015 514398
Geekbench Single 905 746
Geekbench Multi 2003 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
Price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
20/100 -15.1%
514398 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Redmi Note 9S by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
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, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (96/100 vs 55/100).

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 3 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 23/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.