Google Pixel 9 vs POCO X3 NFC
47.2Performance23.6
58.1Display60.2
51.8Camera34.2
53.3Battery49.4
94.7Features44
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+24). POCO X3 NFC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 24
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 44
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC
- 90% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 11 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 22% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 27 W
- 10% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 732G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+168%Top 42% | 410,000Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+162%Top 37% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+136%Top 40% | 1,950Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 20 MP+90% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,160 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 33 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+8% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+10% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |