Is Xiaomi Redmi NOTE 9s Good At Games? Better Than Redmi Note 8 Pro?

We tested Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9S, a smartphone that brings very interesting hardware. Check out how he did on benchmark tests and games.

We tested Xiaomi’s already famous Redmi Note 9S on mobile games and benchmarks. Does it outperform older brother Redmi Note 8 Pro? See how Xiaomi’s recent intermediary phone fares in games.

We played 10 different games, they are: Arena of Valor, Ark, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty Mobile, Free Fire, Injustice 2, PES 2020, PUBG MOBILE, Standoff 2 and Shadowgun Legends.

Redmi Note 9s technical data

The Redmi Note 9s was officially launched in March 2020. It has a Snapdragon 720G processor, a performance line between middlemen. The version we tested has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, a large 6.67-inch FULLHD screen, with a hole for the front camera. The 5020mAh battery makes the Redmi Note 9s a very top set. Do you want to see a video with his camera test too, compared to Gcam? Leave it there in the comments.

Then we go with the benchmark reports, then the games and finally the temperature report of the device.

Is Xiaomi Redmi NOTE 9s good at games Better than Redmi Note 8 Pro

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Operating system: Android 10 and MIUI 11
RAM: 4 GB and 6 GB
Internal Storage: 128 GB and 64 GB
Extra Storage: UFS 2.1
Screen – Type: IPS
Screen – Size: 6.67
Screen – Resolution: 2400 x 1080
Screen – Density: 395 ppi
Screen – Protection: Gorilla Glass 5
Screen – Extras: 450 nits
Rear Camera: 48 MP, f / 1.8, (wide), 8 MP, f / 2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f / 2.4 (depth) and 2 MP, f / 2.4, (macro)
Front Camera: 16 MP
Battery: 5020 mAh
Charger: 18W

How was the Redmi Note 9S in the benchmark reports?

We started our analysis with benchmark applications. We tested 5 different ones, where some analyze the graphic part of the smartphone more, while others report daily use. Below their results, comparing with other products that had similar performance.

3D Mark

#	Smartphones	Open GL ES 3.1	Vulkan	Sum	Temp
1	Xiaomi MI 9	5,781	5,026	10,807	39.4ºC
2	LG G8X ThinQ	5,397	4,619	10,016	39.4ºC
3	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	4,462	4,973	9,435	42ºC
4	Huawei nova 5T	4,751	4,309	9,060	40ºC
5	LG G8s ThinQ	5,029	3,845	8,874	40.2ºC
7	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	2,476	2,328	4,804	39ºC

AnTuTu Benchmark

#	Smartphones	Punctuation	Temperature
1	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	448,617	42ºC
2	Xiaomi MI 9	444,204	39.5ºC
3	Huawei P30 Pro	403,893	38.1ºC
4	Huawei nova 5T	399,133	37ºC
5	LG G8X ThinQ	342,067	39.4ºC
8	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	245,210	32ºC

GeekBench

#	Smartphones	Single Core	Multi Core	Sum	Temp
1	Xiaomi MI 9	733	2,781	3,604	39.5ºC
2	Huawei P30 Pro	692	2,486	3,178	38.0ºC
3	Huawei nova 5T	701	2,432	3,133	39ºC
4	LG G8X ThinQ	743	2,133	2,856	39.2ºC
5	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	714	2,098	2,812	42ºC
7	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	561	1,718	2,279	31.0ºC

GFX Bench

#	Smartphones	Aztec Ruins OpenGL 1080p (Normal Tier)	Temp
1	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	2,719	42ºC
2	Xiaomi MI 9	2,638	39.4ºC
3	Huawei nova 5T	2,387	40ºC
4	Huawei P30 Pro	2,336	39.3ºC
5	LG G8X ThinQ	2,333	39ºC
9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	1,139	31C

PC Mark

#	Smartphones	Work 2.0	Temperature
1	LG G8X ThinQ	11,371	–
2	Xiaomi MI 9	9,681	39.4ºC
3	Huawei nova 5T	9,639	37ºC
4	Huawei P30 Pro	9,046	–
5	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	8,946	42ºC
10	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	7,299	32ºC

In the reports, it shows the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s equated to the P30 Pro and, it was no wonder. Both have identical performance specifications. So, in summary, for the benchmark, you will have on the Redmi Note 9s performance of the P30 Pro. Certainly being among the top 5 in these results is incredible.

Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s good for gaming?

Now let’s see what the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s was like in games.

ARK wheel?

The first game tested was ARK. With epic graphics, and maximum resolution. The Redmi Note 9s caught 21 FPS with 92% stability. 4:20 hours of autonomy. The official seal is Roda.

Ark Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	ASUS ROG Phone II	52,910	30	97	4:00 am	x
2	Huawei nova 5T	52,880	30	96	4:00 am	39ºC
3	Huawei P30 Pro	52,880	30	96	4: 02h	x
4	LG G7 ThinQ	52,880	30	96	4:00 am	x
5	Xiaomi MI 9	52,755	29	95	1: 40h	40.3ºC
9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	51,932	21	92	4: 20h	35ºC

Arena of Valor Wheel

The second game is Arena of Valor, with graphic quality in the below of Vida. It took 56000 points, it is 60FPS at 100% stability. He did 5: 40h of autonomy. Got a smooth wheel seal. It maintained the same performance.

Arena of Valor Report:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	Xiaomi MI 9	56,000	60	100	2: 30h	40.3ºC
2	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8	56,000	60	100	4: 50h	40.3ºC
3	Huawei nova 5T	56,000	60	100	4: 40h	39ºC
4	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	56,000	60	100	5:40 am	35ºC
5	LG G8s ThinQ	56,000	60	100	4: 30h	x

Asphalt 9 wheel

The third game analyzed was Asphalt 9 with the graphics at maximum. The Redmi Note 9s took 30 frames at 100% stability. Autonomy of 5: 30h. The official seal is Roda Liso.

Asphalt 9 Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	ASUS ROG Phone II	55,568	58	96	4: 20h	x
2	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro	53,000	30	100	4: 30h	41.4ºC
3	Xiaomi MI 9	53,000	30	100	3: 20h	40.3ºC
4	Huawei nova 5T	53,000	30	100	5:45 am	39ºC
5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	53,000	30	100	5: 30h	35

Call of DutyMobile Wheel?

The fourth game analyzed was Call of Duty Mobile, which ran on the VERY HIGH graph. The Redmi Note 9s caught 60FPS at 100% stability. It was 5:00 am of autonomy. Official seal is Roda Liso.

Ranking Call of Dutty:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	Huawei nova 5T	56,000	60	100	5:00 am	39ºC
2	Motorola Moto Z2 Force	56,000	60	100	3: 40h	x
3	Huawei P30 Pro	56,000	60	100	5: 15h	x
4	ASUS Zenfone 5Z	56,000	60	100	4:00 am	x
5	ASUS Zenfone 6	56,000	60	100	n / d	x
10	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	55,900	59	100	3: 15h	32ºC

Free Fire wheel?

The fifth game analyzed was Free Fire, we played with quality on Ultra, with shadow on, Alto FPS on Alto. We took 59 frames at 100% stability. In autonomy we stayed at 4: 20h. Receives a Flat Wheel seal.

Free Fire Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	56,000	60	100	4: 50h	42ºC
2	Xiaomi MI 9	56,000	60	100	3:00 am	40.3ºC
3	Huawei nova 5T	56,000	60	100	4:00 am	39ºC
4	ASUS Zenfone 6	56,000	60	100	n / d	x
5	ASUS ROG Phone II	56,000	60	100	4: 35h	x
9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	55,900	59	100	4: 20h	35ºC

Injustice 2 wheel?

The sixth game is Injustice 2. It has no graphics options, so it always runs with it. We took 30 frames with 99% stability, autonomy of 5: 10 am, receives the Roda Liso stamp.

Injustice 2 Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	56,000	60	100	5:50 am	42ºC
2	LG G8X ThinQ	56,000	60	100	7:00 am	41ºC
3	Xiaomi MI 9	55,700	60	95	3: 30h	40.3ºC
4	Multilaser H	55,640	60	94	4: 20h	41ºC
5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8	54,500	50	90	4:00 am	40.3ºC
7	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	52,970	30	99	5: 10am	35ºC

PES 2020 wheel?

The seventh game is PES 2020. We play with graphic quality at Alta with a rate of 60 frames. We took 58 frames at 100% stability. With 4: 25h of autonomy. The official seal is Roda Liso.

PES 2020 Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	Xiaomi MI 9	56,000	60	100	3: 15h	40.3ºC
2	Huawei nova 5T	56,000	60	100	3: 45h	39ºC
3	ASUS ROG Phone II	56,000	60	100	5:45 am	x
4	LG G8s ThinQ	56,000	60	100	3: 50h	x
5	Samsung Galaxy Note 9	56,000	60	100	6: 36h	X
10	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	55,800	58	100	4: 25h	32ºC

PUBG wheel?

The eighth game analyzed is PUBG. On the Redmi Note 9s, the configuration was at a maximum in HDR and FPS in Ultra. We took 30 frames at 100% stability. He had 5:00 am of autonomy. It was quite stable but low on FPS. The official seal is a Roda.

PUBG Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	ASUS ROG Phone II	56,000	60	100	5: 06h	–
2	LG G8s ThinQ	56,000	60	100	4: 15h	x
3	ASUS Zenfone 6	56,000	60	100	n / d	x
4	Xiaomi MI 9	55,940	60	99	3:00 am	40.3ºC
5	ASUS Zenfone 5Z	55,940	60	99	5: 06h	x
14	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	43,000	30	100	5: 30h	33ºC

Standoff wheel 2?

The ninth game analyzed was Standoff 2. We ran it with everything at the top, Anti-aliasing 8X, Anisotropic filtering 16X, FPS 120. He took the 60fps with 100% stability. Autonomy of 5: 50h. With official seal Roda Liso. Now, we’re talking about Standoff 2.

Standoff Ranking 2:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	ASUS ROG Phone II	56,370	65	98	4: 45h	x
2	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	56,000	60	100	5: 20h	42ºC
3	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro	56,000	60	100	4: 50h	41.4ºC
4	Xiaomi MI 9	56,000	60	100	3: 10am	40.3ºC
5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8	56,000	60	100	4: 10am	40.3ºC
7	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	56,000	60	100	5:50 am	35ºC

Shadowngun Legends wheel?

The tenth game analyzed was Shadowngun Legends. We ran with the graph in Ultra and FPS at 60. It took 32fps at 78% stability, it will keep the phone on in this condition for 4:00 am. Official seal is Roda.

Shadowngun Legends Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Points	FPS	Established	Drums	Temp.
1	Huawei nova 5T	55,940	59	100	2: 30h	40ºC
2	Xiaomi MI 9	55,820	60	97	1: 50h	40.3ºC
3	ASUS ROG Phone II	55,760	64	90	5: 30h	x
4	ASUS Zenfone 6	55,358	57	94	n / d	x
5	LG G8X ThinQ	54,845	57	85	4: 10am	41ºC
13	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	52,496	32	78	4:00 am	35ºC

Fortnite wheel?

We tested Fortnite that ran on Redmi Note 9s. He caught 30 FPS with average graphics quality. He got 30FPS average, 30 maximum, and 22 minimum.

Fortnite Ranking:

#	Smartphones	Minimum FPS	Maximum FPS	Resol.	Graph.	Wheel
1	Xiaomi MI 9	48	60	100	Maximum	Wheel
2	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	37	59	100	Maximum	Wheel
3	LG G8X ThinQ	30	30	100	Maximum	Wheel
4	Huawei nova 5T	28	30	100	Maximum	Wheel
5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s	22	30	100	Medium	Wheel

Temperature reached

The temperature measurement is made on the outside of the device, just so you know if you can hold the phone in your hand for a long time. After playing the games, I leave the device with the games open for longer to precisely have a better temperature measurement.

The Redmi Note 9s reached 35ºC in most of its tests. It was one of, if not the coldest we tested.

Verdict

After having analyzed everything in the reports, we can confirm that the Redmi Note 9s is an intermediate smartphone with great performance for games, mainly because it does not have a high-end processor. Xiaomi optimized it well, always using GameBoost. If you want a cool smartphone to play, the Redmi Note 9S will provide you with good matches, even more because it has a very large screen.

Our official seal for him is RODA LISO.

How are the tests done?

Statistics data is captured using the GameBench Pro app, currently the best tool on the market for capturing this type of data. See more about GameBench Pro, click here and browse their website .

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