OnePlus Nord 2T vs Redmi Note 9S
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 517,460); the OnePlus Nord 2T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Redmi Note 9S
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Redmi Note 9S by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 2T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Redmi Note 9S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Nord 2T (69/100 vs 42/100).