Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 10S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 36
Design 76
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 10S Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 179 g 188 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.