Redmi Note 9S vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $200 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 517,460); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $320
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 38/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Redmi Note 9S was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (92/100 vs 42/100).