Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 514,398); the Xiaomi 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $771
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $771 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $571. Redmi Note 9S was $571 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.