POCO X5 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
23.6Performance23.1
44.8Display29.7
29.8Camera32.3
47.8Battery46.6
44Features28
8 spec wins — POCO X53 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) 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
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 730
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000+4%Top 82% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+24%Top 77% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+6%Top 80% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+10% | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+10% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |