OnePlus Ace 6 vs Redmi Note 9S
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $399 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 517,460); the OnePlus Ace 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Redmi Note 9S
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $399
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, 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 Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Redmi Note 9S by 544.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Note 9S was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.