Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE S30
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE S30 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE S30
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 24/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 184g vs 210g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE S30, the ZTE S30 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (43/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE S30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the ZTE S30 (70/100 vs 44/100).