Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 9S
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 9S
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.