Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 14
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 514,398); the Xiaomi 14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Redmi Note 9S by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Note 9S was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.