OnePlus 15T vs Redmi Note 9S

The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 514,398); the OnePlus 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 76
Design 42
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
Value for money 96
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 206g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $799

  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OnePlus 15T scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (96/100 vs 55/100).

OnePlus 15T: The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15T Redmi Note 9S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3676955 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3168x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6400 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 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g 210 g
Price $799 $200
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15T and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
3676955 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
20/100 -614.8%
514398 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15T leads Redmi Note 9S by 614.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15T
$799
Redmi Note 9S
$200

Price difference: $599. Redmi Note 9S is cheaper by $599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (76/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi Note 9S?

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Redmi Note 9S?

The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi Note 9S?

The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Redmi Note 9S?

The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Redmi Note 9S?

The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.