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).
Nokia X30
Redmi Note 9S
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Redmi Note 9S by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.