Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 20/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 210g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 11 points higher (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (57/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.