POCO F3 vs Redmi 9C
34.7Performance20
47.5Display20
31.3Camera20.5
43.3Battery38.8
65.3Features28
12 spec wins — POCO F32 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
POCO F3 wins this phone face-off, 41.4 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+28). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F3
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 31 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,520 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $349
Display
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+47% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 378,834Top 66% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 171,089Top 72% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 173,146Top 66% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 266,988Top 72% | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 990,057+800%Top 50% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,050Top 66% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Top 63% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+300% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,520 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+230% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+13% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |