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Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Motorola Moto G9 Plus
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G and Motorola Moto G9 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 427 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 386 ppi
Motorola Moto G9 Plus, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 697
- against 541
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,809
- against 1,608
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating
- against Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 384,080 | 292,567 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 541 | 697 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,608 | 1,809 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver 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 | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Yellow, Black, Blue, Grey | Rose Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 223 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 427 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 386 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Frameless | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.9 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Moto G9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2103K19PG, M2103K19PI, M2103K19PY | XT2087-1 |
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