Realme 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme 6 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 6 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme 6 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 6 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Realme 6 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 210g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 6 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme 6 Pro scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 6 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; Realme UI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 6 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 6 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 6 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 6 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 6 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme 6 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 6 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 6 Pro (48/100 vs 34/100).