POCO M7 5G vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
28.9Performance23.1
38.3Display29.7
29Camera32.3
40.3Battery46.6
36Features28
7 spec wins — POCO M7 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M7 5G wins this phone face-off, 33.8 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and features (+8). Redmi Note 9 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 40
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 67% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 18 W
- 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu | — | 395,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 730Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,900Bottom 12% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+2% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |