Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro
#1651
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
#1537Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
Performance
78.378.4
Camera
68.568.5
Display
76.672.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
75.491.4
Connectivity
55.355.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
56.257.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro share similar build quality, both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back with a plastic frame, and they weigh the same at 209g.
- Their displays are identical in size and resolution, but the Poco M2 Pro supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 720G chipset, offering comparable processing power and GPU performance.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both featuring a 48 MP main sensor and similar video recording capabilities, though the Poco M2 Pro has a slightly better aperture for the main camera.
- The Poco M2 Pro has a marginally larger battery at 5000mAh compared to the Redmi Note 9 Pro's 5020mAh, but it supports faster charging at 33W versus 18W.
- In terms of software, the Poco M2 Pro runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro can be upgraded to MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
General
Release Date
2020, July 07
2020, March 12
Announced
2020, July 07
2020, March 12
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for Global market
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/120fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Out Of The Blue, Green and Greener, Two Shades of Black
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.48 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass