Redmi Note 9S vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $200 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 63/100 vs 39/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,030,590 vs 514,398); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $249
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1030590 vs 514398
- 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: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 24 points higher (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1030590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 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 | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $249 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Redmi Note 9S was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 24 points (63/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.