Xiaomi Poco C31
#3698
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
#3505Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco C31
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Performance
68.168.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.816.7
Connectivity
51.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.240.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco C31 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C share similar build quality with both featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, but the Redmi 9C offers more RAM and storage configurations.
- Both devices have a triple rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, and they can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the selfie camera is also 5 MP on both models.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 10W charging, and both run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a similar software experience.
- The Poco C31 is slightly lighter at 194g compared to the 196g of the Redmi 9C.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco C31
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
General
Release Date
2021, September 30
2020, June 30
Announced
2021, September 30
2020, June 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
194 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Royal Blue, Shadow Gray
Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity