POCO X5 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
32Performance23.1
44.8Display29.7
35.6Camera32.3
58.4Battery46.6
60Features28
11 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro1 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 Pro wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+15). 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 X5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $299
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274+99%Top 64% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+40%Top 68% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+54%Top 64% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+69% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+123% | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+13% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |