Xiaomi Poco M3
#2318
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
#2257Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M3
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.144.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.261.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M3 and Xiaomi Redmi 9T share similar build quality, with both featuring a glass front (Gorilla Glass 3) and plastic back and frame, weighing 198g and having identical dimensions.
- Their displays are also alike, offering a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Poco M3 has a triple rear camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, while the Redmi 9T adds an 8 MP ultrawide lens to its 48 MP main sensor.
- Both phones are equipped with a 6000mAh battery and support 18W charging.
- They run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, but the Redmi 9T includes stereo speakers and NFC, which the Poco M3 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M3
Xiaomi Redmi 9T
General
Release Date
2020, November 24
2021, January 08
Announced
2020, November 24
2021, January 08
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.1, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
198 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes