Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 514,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $709
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $709 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 9S by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $509. Redmi Note 9S was $509 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.