Realme GT7 (China) vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 517,460); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi Note 9S by 448.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.