Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs vivo Y5s
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and vivo Y5s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y5s, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- 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
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
vivo Y5s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 209 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio P65 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 303,263 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 738 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,745 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 84.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | — |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| 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 | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Y5s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2003J6A1G | V1934A |
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