POCO X3 NFC vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO X3 NFC and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 215 g | 209 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: POCO X3 NFC is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? POCO X3 NFC is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ) | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.5% 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 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60Hz |
Platform
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 10, MIUI 11 (upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5160 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 33W wired, 100% in 65 min (advertised) | 30W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 215g | 209 g (7.37 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) |
| IP Rating | IP53, dust and splash protected | — |
Comms
| POCO X3 NFC | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2020 | 2020, April 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 08 | Available. Released 2020, May 05 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO X3 NFC or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
POCO X3 NFC — 5,160 mAh for the POCO X3 NFC versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Which is lighter, POCO X3 NFC or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro — 215 g for the POCO X3 NFC versus 209 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Which is newer, POCO X3 NFC or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
POCO X3 NFC — Sep 2020 for the POCO X3 NFC versus May 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Is the POCO X3 NFC or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the POCO X3 NFC 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 7/10.