Realme 14 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $229 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 514,398); the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Realme 14
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $229
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme 14 scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 66/100, 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 Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $200 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 14 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Redmi Note 9S by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi Note 9S was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 14 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.