Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo X500
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $200 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $820
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 38/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 9S by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Redmi Note 9S was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.