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POCO X3 NFC vs Redmi Note 9 Pro

WINNER
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
X
31.5Inno Score
23.6Performance23.1
60.2Display29.7
34.2Camera32.3
49.4Battery46.6
44Features28
9 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC2 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and features (+16). 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 X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $269

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10410,000+4%Top 83%395,000Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (single)740+1%Top 81%730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950+3%Top 84%1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+25%16 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,020 mAh
Wired charging33 W+10%30 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
Weight215 g209 g+3%
Thickness9.4 mm8.8 mm+6%
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 10 (MIUI 11)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 9 Pro
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 9 Pro
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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