Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Xiaomi Poco X2
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Poco X2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 372,006
- against 279,521
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 208 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Xiaomi Poco X2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 417 nits
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 372,006 Best value | 279,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 697 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,809 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 470 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Blue, Black | Blue, Purple, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 165.3 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 208 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 27 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 417 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.921 :1 | 1,500 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Infrared, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.04 W/kg | 0.62 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1902F1G | MZB9011IN, MZB9012IN, MZB9013IN, MZB8741IN, MZB8742IN, MZB8743IN, MZB8744IN, MZB8745IN, MZB8746IN |
Features
| Specification | Mi 9 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
