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 517,460); the Nokia XR30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Nokia XR30 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: 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR30 leads Redmi Note 9S by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR30
Price unknownDetailed 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia XR30 (66/100 vs 42/100).