Realme GT7 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $650 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 517,460); the Realme GT7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 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 (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Redmi Note 9S — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 504.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 9S was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.