Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 39/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.8mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 30 points higher (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9S Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 514398 3119308
Geekbench Single 746 3041
Geekbench Multi 1762 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2400x1080 1968x2184
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 210 g 215 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9S and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100
514398 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +83.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi Note 9S by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9S
$200
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (52/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.