Poco C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Poco C3 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Poco C3 smartphone

Poco C3

From $1,689
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 9

From $5,997
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Head to head

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
Price$1,689$5,997
Our rating6/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Wired charging10W18W
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Screen size6.53 in6.53 in
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)194 g198 g
ReleasedOct 2020Jun 2020
Summary: Poco C3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 9 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 9 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Poco C3 is the cheaper option.

Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.53 inches6.53 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9—
Pixel Density~270 ppi—
Brightness400 nits (typ)—
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
OSAndroid 10, MIUI 12Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1—

Main Camera

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
Triple13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Quad—13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Selfie Camera

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Features—HDR

Battery

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
TypeLi-PoLi-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable
Capacity5000 mAh—
Charging10W wired18W wired, QC3

Body

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
Dimensions164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight194 g198 g (7.0 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
ProtectionP2i Nano Coating (splash resistant), Panda Glass (display)—
Build—Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

Comms

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS—
NFCNoYes (Global only)
RadioFM radioWireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Poco C3Xiaomi Redmi 9
Announced2020, October 06June 2020
Released2020, October 16—
StatusReleasedAvailable. Released 2020, June 10

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Poco C3 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 5,000 mAh for the Poco C3 versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Which has more RAM, Poco C3 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 4 GB for the Poco C3 versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Which is lighter, Poco C3 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Poco C3 — 194 g for the Poco C3 versus 198 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Which is newer, Poco C3 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Poco C3 — Oct 2020 for the Poco C3 versus Jun 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.

Is the Poco C3 or the Xiaomi Redmi 9 rated higher?

We rate the Poco C3 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9 7/10.

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