Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6s vs OPPO A52: Specs Comparison

27 May 2020, 17:11 by Michele Ingelido

Every time Redmi is launching a new handset, Realme comes with a perfect rival and vice versa. The latest best-buys launched by the two brands are Redmi Note 9S and Realme 6S: you can get both for less than €200 in the global market and they both provide very high performances at affordable prices. Another interesting budget phone launched in the last days is the Oppo A52. This specs comparison will help you make your choice if you are looking for the best and most recent device sold for less than €200.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6s vs OPPO A52

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S	Oppo A52	Realme 6s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams	162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 192 g	162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, Color OS	Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5020 mAh, fast charging 18W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W	4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant

Design

With their punch-hole displays, these three handsets look very modern despite their very affordable prices. If you want the best materials, you should go for the Redmi Note 9S since it is built with a glass back. But I like the Realme 6s more due to its less intrusive camera module and its smaller dimensions. I would not go for the Oppo A52 due to its bigger camera module and due to the fact that it does not offer any protection against water, while Redmi Note 9S and Realme 6s are splash resistant.

Display

Realme 6s is equipped with the most exciting display as it is the only one to feature a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 9S has a wider panel, but it has a standard 60 Hz refresh rate just like the Oppo A52. In each case, you get an average IPS display with a Full HD+ resolution, so no huge differences in terms of image quality. That is why Realme 6s wins the display comparison without any doubt.

Specs & Software

Here is a hard fight between Realme 6s and Redmi Note 9S. A lot of people prefer Qualcomm chipsets (like the Snapdragon 720G found on the Redmi Note 9S), but MediaTek Helio G90T is a very powerful SoC with high CPU and GPU performances. However, we are going to give the hardware award to the Redmi Note 9S since it comes in a configuration with more RAM and more internal storage (6/128 GB), while Realme 6s is only available in a 4/64 GB version. If you need better hardware with the same specifications as the Realme 6s, go for the Realme 6 which offers up to 8 GB of RAM. Oppo A52 has lower performance due to its Snapdragon 665, but it is the only with stereo speakers. Android 10 is naturally preinstalled on each of these devices.

Camera

On the paper, the rear camera setup offered by the Redmi Note 9S is the best one. But there are just marginal differences if we compare it to the Realme 6s: it has a 5 MP macro sensor instead of the 2 MP macro lens found on the Realme 6s. Instead, the Oppo A52 loses the battle due to its inferior main sensor with a 12 MP resolution, as well as an inferior front camera.

Battery

Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the battery life of all of these devices. Judging from the specifications, Redmi Note 9S (which comes with more or less the same battery capacity as the Oppo A52) should last more in a lot of scenarios due to its more efficient chipset built at 8 nm. Realme 6s will most likely be the one with the shortest battery life (still a good battery phone, tho), but it charges a lot faster because of its smaller battery capacity and the fastest charging technology.

Price

Both Realme 6s and Oppo A52 start at €199/$219 globally. Redmi Note 9S begins at €229, but you can easily find it for less than €200 thanks to street prices. The Redmi Note 9S is definitely interesting in that price segment because it offers a huge battery and an amazing Qualcomm chipset, but despite its smaller battery, Realme 6s remains a valid alternative due to its high performances and 90 Hz display. In regards to the Oppo A52, wait for its price to drop.