OnePlus 13 vs Redmi Note 9S
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $899 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 517,460); the OnePlus 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Redmi Note 9S
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OnePlus 13 scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Redmi Note 9S — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Redmi Note 9S by 507.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Note 9S was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.