POCO M5 vs Redmi 9C
27Performance20
45.6Display20
29Camera20.5
38.8Battery38.8
28Features28
8 spec wins — POCO M51 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M5 wins this phone face-off, 33.6 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and camera (+9). 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 M5
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- 405% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 110,000
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $189
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″+1% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+49% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+405%Top 72% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |