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Vivo S9 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

What S9 does better (10) and where Redmi K30 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Vivo S9
Vivo · 2021S9
7.4Score
10 advantages≈ $420
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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi K30 Pro
7.0Score
8 advantages≈ $420
7.1Display5.7
8.7Camera8.4
3.1Battery4.1
7.1Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

S9Redmi K30 Pro
73.9 × 158.47.475.4 × 163.38.9
S9Redmi K30 ProDifference
Height158.4 mm163.3 mm−4.9 mm
Width73.9 mm75.4 mm−1.5 mm
Thickness7.4 mm8.9 mm−1.5 mm
Weight173 g218 g−45 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S9 better than Redmi K30 Pro?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  2. Optical stabilisationYes · Redmi K30 Pro: No
  3. Wired charging33 W vs 30 W+10%
  4. Selfie camera44 MP vs 20 MP2.2×
  5. Weight173 g vs 218 g+26%
  6. 4K selfie videoYes · Redmi K30 Pro: No
  7. Pixel density409 ppi vs 395 ppi+4%
  8. Thickness7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm+20%
  9. Process6 nm vs 7 nm+17%
  10. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is Redmi K30 Pro better than S9?

  1. Telephoto cameraNo · S9: Yes
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh+18%
  3. Max video4K vs 8K
  4. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · S9: Yes
  6. CPU frequency2.6 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+9%
  7. Screen size6.4″ vs 6.7″+4%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo S9Vivo S9≈ $4207.4
Design
Weight173 g218 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.9 mm
Height158.4 mm163.3 mm
Width73.9 mm75.4 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Glass
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursBlack, White, Gradient BlueNeon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple, Cyber Gray
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
PanelAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density409 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%87.2%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 1100Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.6 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUMali-G77 MC9Adreno 650
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.0
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Main sensor size1/1.72"1/1.72"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—2.1×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera44 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging33 W30 W
Charged in 30 min66%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOriginOS 1.0MIUI 11
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