Realme 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 3 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,045 mAh | 3,070 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 5.97 in |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 155 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Mar 2019 |
Summary: Realme 3 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme 3 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.97 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.6", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF (Sony IMX519 sensor)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Chroma Boost, Super Nightscape, Ultra HD (64MP mode) | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps (via OTA update) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, f/1.75, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Single | 25 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4045 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 18W wired |
Body
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm (6.17 x 2.92 x 0.33 in) | 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Realme 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, April 22 | February 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released March 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme 3 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Realme 3 Pro — 4,045 mAh for the Realme 3 Pro versus 3,070 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
Which is lighter, Realme 3 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE — 172 g for the Realme 3 Pro versus 155 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
Which is newer, Realme 3 Pro or Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Realme 3 Pro — May 2019 for the Realme 3 Pro versus Mar 2019 for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
Is the Realme 3 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE rated higher?
We rate the Realme 3 Pro 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 7/10.
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