OnePlus 13T vs Redmi Note 9S
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $650 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 514,398); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
OnePlus 13T
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OnePlus 13T scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $200 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Redmi Note 9S by 517.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 9S was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.