POCO X3 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
32.2Performance23.1
60.2Display29.7
31.3Camera30.5
49.4Battery39
44Features20
10 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro2 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and features (+24). Redmi Note 9S 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 23
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 20
- 101% higher AnTuTu 10: 795,334 vs 395,000
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 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 Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+101%Top 62% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870+19%Top 79% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+53%Top 66% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g+3% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |