Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C3 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C: 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 | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C3, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Xiaomi Redmi 9C, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 42.2 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 5.76 Mbps
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 110,490 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 810 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Black | Grey, Yellow, Blue, Black, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg Best value | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.83 W/kg Best value | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.37 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C3 | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2006C3MII, MZB07RIIN, MZB07RJIN, MZB07QAIN, MZB07RLIN, MZB07RKIN, MZB07RHIN | M2006C3MNG |
