Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: 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 M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 337,811
- against 303,263
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 337,811 Best value | 303,263 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 738 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,745 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 465 Gold at 2.3 GHz and 6x Kryo 465 Silver at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Grey, Black | Black, White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant, Splash Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.914 W/kg Best value | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.669 W/kg | 0.4 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.91 W/kg | 0.72 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 0.98 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M2003J6A1G |
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