Xiaomi Poco M3
#1954
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
#2048Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
Performance
72.978.2
Camera
29.619.1
Display
69.969.9
Battery
37.737.7
Build
87.071.7
Connectivity
55.157.4
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
53.152.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back and frame, both weighing 198g and having identical dimensions.
- Their displays are also the same, with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel at 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset, but the Redmi Note 9 4G offers more RAM options, going up to 8GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Redmi Note 9 4G includes an additional 8 MP ultrawide lens.
- Both devices feature a 6000 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Redmi Note 9 4G supports an upgraded software experience with MIUI 14, compared to MIUI 12 on the Poco M3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G
General
Release Date
2020, November 24
2020, November 26
Announced
2020, November 24
2020, November 26
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
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
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Gray, Green, Blue, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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
4.2, A2DP
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass