Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE S30
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE S30 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 209g).
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 184g vs 209g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the ZTE S30 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (54/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (53/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.