Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $200 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $548
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 38/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 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 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $348. Redmi Note 9S was $348 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.