Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Specifications

Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/2.48, videos @1080p/30fps
Price comparison
Average of 22 scores (from 51 reviews)
Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
What do you get if you combine a high-resolution camera with zoom capabilities with a giant battery? A Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S for a mere $210. Find out what compromises, if any, you will have to make.
Source: Yugatech

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2020
Source: Manila Shaker

As mentioned earlier, Redmi Note 9s is available for P10,490 for the 4GB/64GB, with the 6GB/128GB for P11,990. Its competitor is Realme 6 which boasts 90Hz screen and 64MP cameras. Given Realme is already offering trendy features, one can easily overlook Xiaomi’s offering. But from what I’ve noticed, it’s a reliable and long-lasting phone. Redmi Note 9s ticks all the boxes and is an easy purchase for those wanting to do more. And if you’re looking to game with this phone, just make sure to purchase the top model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 85% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 90%
Source: Manila Shaker

The Redmi Note 9s features Snapdragon 720G SoC, 48MP AI Quad-Cameras, 5020mAh battery, and a 6.67″ FHD+ DotDisplay. Redmi Note 9s also called Redmi Note 9 Pro (India) is priced at P10,490, within this price range, should you buy it?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Source: Gearbest

The global version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S proved to be a very stylish smartphone that received good performance, a camera, and battery life. But for many users, for example, the European countries, the smartphone will not be very relevant, since Redmi Note 9S did not receive an NFC module. But, if you are not so demanding on the contactless payment of your purchases, then the global version of Redmi Note 9S will be the perfect device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2020
Source: Yugatech

The Redmi Note 9S is certainly a hardy competitor in a mid-range segment that’s staying competitive despite the current circumstances. With a starting price of PHP10,490, you’re getting an attractive and tough design, a big high-resolution display, great cameras, smooth performance, and a huge battery. All those things at such a relatively low price is always a steal, and we expect no less from Xiaomi. If you’ve put together a maximum budget of PHP12k, then the Redmi Note 9S is definitely one to get.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2020
Source: Hitech Century

A large display and battery along with a new processor vie with modest camera performance and middling storage. If you're on a tight budget, it's worth a look but if you can spare the extra RM100, get the higher specced version.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 60%
Source: Tech Nave

After using the Redmi Note 9S for two weeks, I can conclude that this will be a fantastic device for consumers who are looking for mid-tier phones that prioritises gaming performance over other aspects of their phones. With the Snapdragon 720G chipset and the 5,020mAh battery, these are great mid-range features to power through your long gaming sessions with the smooth gameplay experience. Even if you are not into gaming, the big battery will last you more than a day with ease.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2020
Source: Igeekphone

Redmi Note 9S Smartphone might be grabbed by the equally excellent Realme 6, but it is still one of the best cheap phones we have ever seen. This is a great phone for less than £ 200. A true all-round phone with good performance, a camera, and amazing battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2020
Source: Unbox

The Redmi Note 9S certainly has a lot of things going for it, but its main appeal here is the price—in the Philippines, the phone will be sold at just Php 10,490 for the base 4GB/64GB version, which is incredibly affordable as far as mid-range devices go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2020
Source: Yugatech

Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2020
Source: Tech Advisor

You can't argue with the value offered by Redmi Note 9S. Xiaomi's top budget phone is a fine example of how to produce cheaper phones without cutting corners. Design, performance, photography, all good - and in battery life it excels, with the longest time we've recorded in synthetic benchmarks. A few items remain on our wishlist for the Redmi line, but Note 9S will not fail to impress all but the most demanding users.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: GSM Arena

But the Redmi Note 9S excels in everything it promises it will, and while it cannot show us the smoothest of MIUIs, it surely impresses with HDR10 skills, a meaningful macro camera, and battery autonomy. These are more than enough by our books and the Redmi Note 9S a phone we can easily recommend.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Lowyat.net

With the Redmi Note 9S, Xiaomi isn’t trying something as bold as reinventing the wheel. What the brand is trying to do, though, is redefined the whole “bang for your buck” concept for smartphones. The phone’s build is solid, as is its main camera system. On top of that, it runs on a new Qualcomm chipset, and its 5020mAh battery has – as my colleague would put it – legs for days and an endurance fit to run a marathon.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2020
Source: NLT

The new Redmi Note 9S is a beautiful mid-range smartphone. It’s classy and does not have any tacky lightning bolt design on it. It’s a sleek device with a unique color – remember, our Interstellar Grey looked bluish – and it felt great on my hands.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2020
Source: Pokde

For RM799, the Redmi Note 9S does offer excellent value for your money. For the same price as the Redmi Note 8 was launched, you get faster charging, a much bigger battery, a bigger screen, and a much more powerful chipset along with all that. It’s an excellent buy for anyone looking for a solid mid-range device, and there’s enough performance under the hood for you to scratch your gaming itch, and enough battery life to make sure that you don’t have to run to the charger half way though a COD Mobile match.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 85% performance: 80% mobility: 82% workmanship: 84%
Source: KL Gadget Guy

The Redmi Note 9S is an almost complete package – the only department it scores poorly is in lowlight photography; perhaps this is something that could be fixed with a software update since the sensor is capable of much more. Despite that, the cameras still perform well in well-lit areas.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2020
Source: TechTablets

Redmi Note 9S review after one week update.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2020
Source: TechTablets

Redmi Note 9S Review. The Global Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2020
Source: CNet

The Redmi Note 9S is actually a rebrand for international markets of a phone that's already available in India, where it's known as the Redmi Note 9 Pro and costs approximately $175 when converted from Indian rupees.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/26/2020
Source: Chinahandys.net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Computerhoy

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Xataka

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 75% display: 78% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80%
Source: Newesc

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% performance: 79% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 89%
Source: El Androide Libre

Positive: Compact size; light weight; excellent display; good price. Negative: No NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2020
Source: Canaltech

Positive: Nice display; decent performance; fast fingerprint sensor; headphone jack. Negative: Poor cameras; unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2021
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% display: 76% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: HDblog.it

Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 77% features: 74%
Source: HDblog.it

Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 67% features: 79%
Source: Fredzone

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Top for Phone

Positive: Good price; nice design; great built quality; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2020
Source: Tabletowo

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Antyweb

Positive: Good price; decent hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2020
Source: Komputerswiat

Positive: Big screen; nice design; great built quality; good display; large battery capacity; excellent cameras. Negative: No NFC; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2020
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Helpix

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Yamobi

Positive: Solid workmanship; support both dual SIM and memory card slot; nice cameras; long battery life; infrared port. Negative: Heavy and bulky; poor display; no NFC; slippery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2020
Source: Techtimes.vn

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tinh Te

Positive: Beautiful design; big screen; nice display; good connectivity; powerful processor; high gaming performance; great cameras; long battery life. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints; relatively bulky.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2020
Source: Genk

Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice performance; impressive design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2020
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Decent hardware; nice gaming performance; beautiful design; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/08/2020
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Good price; decent hardware; beautiful design; long battery life; quick charging; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2020
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Powerful processor; good price; large battery capacity; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2020
Source: Genk

Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; powerful processor; impressive quad cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2020
Source: Genk

Positive: Powerful processor; nice triple cameras; large battery capacity; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/24/2020
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Attractive price; powerful processor; impressive design; great quad cameras; large battery capacity.
Hands-On, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/24/2020
Source: Computerblog.ro

Positive: Low price; powerful processor; good cooling system; nice cameras; large battery capacity. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2020
Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 618: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 730) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 720G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 465 cores (two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.3 GHz and six small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz) and a fast X15 LTE modem (up to 800 Mbit download). The SoC is manufactured in the modern 8 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.67":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Xiaomi:
Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.
80.67%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.