POCO X3 Pro vs Redmi 9C
32.2Performance20
60.2Display20
31.3Camera20.5
49.4Battery38.8
44Features28
10 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro2 spec wins — Redmi 9C
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and features (+16). 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 X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 31 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+47% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 294,736Top 79% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 118,830Top 85% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 160,316Top 82% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,452Top 91% | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+623%Top 62% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870Top 79% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Top 66% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | 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 X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+230% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g+9% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |