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 — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-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 517,460); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Redmi Note 9S
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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 (91/100 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)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OnePlus 13T scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 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 — 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 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Redmi Note 9S by 513.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 9S was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, 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 (91/100 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.