Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 39/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 514,398); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $950
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 52 points higher (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $950 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $750. Redmi Note 9S was $750 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 52 points (91/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.