Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; estimated prices are $200 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 37/100 vs 20/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $200
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 96/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 17 points higher (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1214772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $200 | $170 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Redmi Note 9S by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Vivo iQOO Z11x is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (62/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.