Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400; launch prices were $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo has the bigger battery (7620 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,052,566 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2052566 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7620 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 38/100, Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo — 80/100; 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 Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 2052566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7620 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo
- 7620 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads Redmi Note 9S by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 9S was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.