POCO X3 NFC vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO X3 NFC and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 215 g | 215 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Dec 2020 |
Summary: POCO X3 NFC is ahead on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is ahead on storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ) | IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX682 sensor); 13 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5160 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4820 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 33W wired, 100% in 65 min (advertised) | 33W wired, 100% in 58 min (advertised) |
Body
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm | 165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 215g | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| IP Rating | IP53, dust and splash protected | — |
| Protection | — | IP53 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GNSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2020 | 2020, November 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 08 | — |
| Released | — | 2020, December 01 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO X3 NFC or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
POCO X3 NFC — 5,160 mAh for the POCO X3 NFC versus 4,820 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, POCO X3 NFC or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G — Sep 2020 for the POCO X3 NFC versus Dec 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Is the POCO X3 NFC or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the POCO X3 NFC 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G 8/10.