Subsidiaries POCO a Redmi, both under the flag of Chinese Xiaomi, have competitive models in the sales market POCO X3NFC vs Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Both smartphones have their advantages and disadvantages, but they are combined with their low price and excellent price / performance ratio. Which pair to choose? Our comparison will answer this question.
POCO X3 NFC vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Technical specifications
| POCO X3NFC | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| dimensions | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g |
| Used material | Glass-Aluminum-Plastic | Glass-plastic |
| Display | IPS LCD / 6.67 inch (120 Hz) | IPS LCD / 6.67 inch (60 Hz) |
| 1080 x 2400 px 20: 9 | 1080 x 2400 px 20: 9 | |
| Density 395 ppi | Density 395 ppi | |
| Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Fingerprint sensor standard in the side edge | Fingerprint sensor standard in the side edge | |
| LED notifications | Yes | Yes |
| processor | Snapdragon 732G | Snapdragon 720G |
| Graphics | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 |
| Measured power in AnTuT | 279 354 | 274 596 points |
| 4G LTE B20 band support | Yes | Yes |
| Primary camera | 64 MPx | 64 MPx |
| aperture f / 1.9 | sensor size 1/1.73 ″ | 0.8 µm | aperture f / 1.9 | sensor size 1/1.72 ″ | 0.8 µm | |
| PDAF focusing | Laser / PDAF focusing | |
| 4K 30fps video | 4K 30fps video | |
| Secondary cameras | 13 MPx ultra widescreen aperture f / 2.2 1.0 µm | 8 MPx ultra widescreen aperture f / 2.2 1.12 µm |
| 2 MPx depth sensor aperture f / 2.4 | 2 MPx depth sensor aperture f / 2.4 | |
| 2 MPx macro | aperture f / 2.4 | 5 MPx macro | aperture f / 2.4 AF | |
| Front camera | 20 MPx | 16 MPx |
| Aperture f / 2.2 | 0.8 µm | Aperture f / 2.5 | 1.0 µm | |
| SD Card | Yes - microSDXC - shared SIM slot | Yes - microSDXC - dedicated slot |
| 3.5 mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Yes + upload | Yes + upload |
| Drums | 5160mAh Li-Po | 5020mAh Li-Po |
| Fast charging 33W | Fast charging 30 W | |
| Wireless charging - NO | Wireless charging - NO | |
| Increased durability | IP 53 | - |
Appearance and design
Both smartphones offer very similar dimensions with small differences. By whom Redmi Note 9 Pro offers a metal frame and a glass front and back wall, POCO it will offer a metal frame, glass on the front and polycarbonate material on the back.
At first glance, it may seem that the model of the brand Redmi it has more premium materials, on the other hand, considering the price of a smartphone POCO X3NFC the design used does not look downright cheap, and even to the touch it is very high-quality processing without unnecessary compromises. POCO in addition, it also offers increased resistance with IP 53 certification.
Display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
In this category, the brand's smartphone clearly wins the battle POCO. The pair of smartphones includes a practically identical IPS LCD display with a diagonal of 6,67″, Full HD+ resolution and a fineness of 395 ppi.
POCO however, it will offer a high refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, while Redmi it has only "standard" 60 Hz. The difference is very noticeable and it's great to see that even such a premium feature appears in a cheap or affordable smartphone.
Performance
In terms of performance, we have a battle between two different generations of processors. Redmi will offer Snapdragon 720G processor and Adreno 618 graphics chip, while POCO it has the latest model of the 700 series, the Snapdragon 732G, and the same Adreno 618 graphics chip. However, the performance is a pleasant surprise.
Despite the fact that AnTuTu performance tests are in favor Redmi smartphone, both devices offer very good mid or upper mid range performance. Phones will have no problem with practically any application from the Play Store, and you can also play more graphically demanding games on lower details.
Camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro offers a main 64 MPx sensor complemented by a secondary 8 MPx ultra-wide sensor. POCO X3NFC also offers a major 64 MPx camera complete with up to a 13 MPx ultra-wide angle sensor.
Both smartphones also include a 2 MPx depth sensor and support for 4K (30 fps) video. The difference is in the macro sensor, as the Note 9 Pro got a 5 MPx sensor and the X3 NFC has a 2 MPx sensor.
The difference is also in the front camera, which in both cases is located in the recess at the top of the display. Brand smartphone Redmi will offer a resolution of 13 MPx, while POCO up to 20 MPx.
Battery pack
In this category, the brand's smartphone is again slightly ahead POCO. It will offer a battery with a high capacity of up to 5160 mAh along with support for fast up to 33W cable charging. The fast charger is located directly in the package, which is definitely a plus.
On the other side Redmi it will offer a smaller battery with a capacity of 5020 mAh and a slightly slower 30W charging. Not a single smartphone offers wireless or reverse charging technology.
Price and availability
Both smartphones are sold at a very similar price range. Redmi Note 9 Pro it starts already at a value of about 180 € / 213 USD a POCO X3NFC subsequently approximately from the value of 190 € / $225 depending on version. Affordable smartphones up to 200 € thus they directly compete with each other also in the sales price category.
POCO X3NFC
Redmi Note 9 Pro Global
Final rating: POCO X3 NFC vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
If we were to select only one of a pair of these smartphones, we would choose a new smartphone as the winner of this comparison POCO X3NFC. It will offer not only a newer processor, but also IP 53 certification for increased durability, an IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a larger 5160 mAh battery and also a 13 MPx ultra-wide camera.
On the other side Redmi Note 9 Pro offers a minimum of trade-offs, a standard display and a very good price-performance ratio. This smartphone is worth choosing if you want to save some extra euros.
According to the parameters it has Redmi 5mpx macro, but you write 2mpx in the article.
You're right, we fixed it. Thank you for the warning.
Ordered Poco X3 through the Germans, so I guess it will come (I also ordered through your link on December 20 Redmi Note 9 Pro via BangGood and in the end they didn't have it in stock, they refunded the money today) so we'll try it Poco : )