Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo V21e
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V21e leads — 49/100 vs 41/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo V21e
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 209g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo V21e scores 8 points higher (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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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 V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (53/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Vivo V21e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo V21e (84/100 vs 32/100).