Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 39/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 517,460); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 52 points higher (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 582.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 52 points (91/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.