Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C31 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C31 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 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 C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C31, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 109,054
- against 102,778
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 400 nits
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 810
- against 521
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Xiaomi Redmi 9A, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| 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 Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 109,054 Best value | 102,778 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 Best value | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 Best value | 521 |
| 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 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Black, Blue, Green |
| 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 | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg Best value | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.83 W/kg | 0.65 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB0A0MIN, MZB0A0KIN, 211033MI, 22031116AI | M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI, M2006C3LC, M2004C3L |
