Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 514,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 226g).
Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 210g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Redmi Note 9S was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.