Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 41/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 517,460); the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 209g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro scores 8 points higher (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | 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 | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $270 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 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 Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 45.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 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 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 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 Narzo 50 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100).