Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo V21e
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V21e leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo V21e has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo V21e
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo V21e scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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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 V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo V21e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo V21e (84/100 vs 42/100).