Redmi Note 9S vs Tecno Camon 18 P
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Tecno Camon 18 P (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 18 P leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 9S is faster in AnTuTu (517,460 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 P has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Camon 18 P
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 517460 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 674
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 P better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1793 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Tecno Camon 18 P, the Tecno Camon 18 P scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Camon 18 P are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Camon 18 P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 168.9×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 18 P
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Tecno Camon 18 P, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 9S leads Tecno Camon 18 P by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 P
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Camon 18 P are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 18 P?
The Tecno Camon 18 P edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Camon 18 P?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 18 P — 43/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Tecno Camon 18 P?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Camon 18 P (66/100 vs 42/100).