Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Voyage 30

The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Voyage 30 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9S leads — 20/100 vs 14/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Voyage 30 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 210g).

The Redmi Note 9S edges out the ZTE Voyage 30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
Value for money 96
ZTE Voyage 30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Voyage 30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 181g vs 210g

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Voyage 30, the Redmi Note 9S scores 6 points higher (20/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 12/100). 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 Voyage 30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Voyage 30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Voyage 30: The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9S ZTE Voyage 30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 480 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 163.2×75.5×8.6 mm
Weight 210 g 181 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
ZTE Voyage 30
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
ZTE Voyage 30
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Voyage 30
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 9S
$200
ZTE Voyage 30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Voyage 30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (29/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (37/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Voyage 30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Redmi Note 9S edges out the ZTE Voyage 30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Voyage 30 — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.