POCO M7 5G vs Redmi 9T
25.8chipPerformancechip20
38.3Display27.9
29Camera28.8
40.3Battery48.2
36Features60
7 spec wins — POCO M7 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 9T
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M7 5G scores 32.9 against 33 for Redmi 9T. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 9T edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 5G
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 28
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9T
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi
- 16% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+5% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1/2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.79 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+14% | 9.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi 9T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |