Redmi Note 9S vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 517,460); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 299g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Redmi Note 9S by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom V Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (74/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (58/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.