Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Camon 16 Premier vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Comparison between Tecno Camon 16 Premier and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Camon 16 Premier, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 450 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.1 mm
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G90T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 283,847 | 303,263 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 738 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,745 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver | Black, White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 170.6 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % Best value | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.25 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg | 0.4 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Camon 16 Premier | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CE9, CD6j | M2003J6A1G |
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