POCO X5 vs Redmi Note 9
23.6Performance20
44.8Display29.6
29.8Camera29.8
47.8Battery39
44Features28
11 spec wins — POCO X51 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+15). Redmi Note 9 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
- Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 116% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 420
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000+52%Top 82% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+116%Top 77% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+49%Top 80% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+5% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+10% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |