Oppo Reno5 4G vs Redmi Note 9S
The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno5 4G leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Oppo Reno5 4G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4310 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Oppo Reno5 4G scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno5 4G | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 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
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (69/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Oppo Reno5 4G edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Oppo Reno5 4G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the Redmi Note 9S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo Reno5 4G (80/100 vs 44/100).