Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 514,398); the Xiaomi 17T Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $899 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Note 9S was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.