Nokia XR30 vs Redmi Note 9S

The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR30 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia XR30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 514,398); the Nokia XR30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.

The Nokia XR30 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability
Value for money
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
What makes Nokia XR30 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: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Nokia XR30 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 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 XR30 Redmi Note 9S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 592015 514398
Geekbench Single 905 746
Geekbench Multi 2003 1762
Display 6.7" 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 210 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR30 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -15.1%
514398 AnTuTu

Nokia XR30 leads Redmi Note 9S by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR30
Price unknown
Redmi Note 9S
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia XR30 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia XR30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.