Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 514,398); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1900
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1900 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 9S by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1700. Redmi Note 9S was $1700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.