Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo X300s

The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 514,398).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $723

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9S Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 514398 3703823
Geekbench Single 746 3228
Geekbench Multi 1762 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 210 g 217 g
Launch price $200 $723
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +86.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Redmi Note 9S by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9S
$200
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $523. Redmi Note 9S was $523 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.