Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $200 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 514,398).
Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $760
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 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 (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 8431 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $760 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $560. Redmi Note 9S was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.