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 — 24/100 vs 20/100 (a 4-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).
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 184g vs 210g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE S30, the ZTE S30 scores 4 points higher (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 514398 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (37/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 4 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 20/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE S30?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.