Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: 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 M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,020 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.6 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 424
- against 339
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,322
- against 1,208
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 177,904 | 225,154 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 339 | 424 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,208 | 1,322 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| 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 | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Yellow, Grey, Black | Green, Grey, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 83.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 439 nits | 450 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 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 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 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, 2G, 3G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | 0.84 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.597 W/kg Best value | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.807 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M3 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI | M2003J15SC, M2003J15SG, M2003J15SS |
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