Realme V30 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9S leads — 20/100 vs 11/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Realme V30
Redmi Note 9S
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V30 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi Note 9S scores 9 points higher (20/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Realme V30 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V30 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Realme V30 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V30 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S edges out the Realme V30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V30 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme V30 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V30 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V30 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.