Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO 13
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 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 Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $650 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi Note 9S by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 9S was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.