Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 46/100 vs 41/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 5 points higher (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $270 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 9 Pro Plus leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 45.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 9 Pro Plus (69/100 vs 32/100).