Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads — 41/100 vs 39/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better display (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi Note 9 Pro scores 2 points higher (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (57/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO U1 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO U1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO U1 (57/100 vs 32/100).