Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better display (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
The Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO U1 received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (57/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO U1?
Both devices scored 39/100. They are identical on performance — 41/100 for both. The clearest difference is display: better on the Vivo iQOO U1 (57/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO U1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO U1 (57/100 vs 42/100).