Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi Note 9S
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $500 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,060,993 vs 514,398); the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3060993 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3060993 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 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 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $200 |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 495.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Note 9S was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.