Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $270 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 514,398); the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $270
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2502910 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $200 |
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Redmi Note 9S by 386.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Redmi Note 9S was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.