Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs vivo Z1x
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and vivo Z1x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Peak Display Brightness
- 450 nits
- against 430 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.38″
vivo Z1x, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 189.6 g
- against 209 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 303,263 | 172,500 |
| 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 processor with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey | Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 159.5 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 189.6 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits Best value | 430 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.38″ |
| 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 | 404 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 60,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| 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, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg Best value | 0.55 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Z1x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2003J6A1G | 1917, PD1921F_EX |
