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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE S30
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 9 Pro (53/100 vs 24/100).