Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco X4 NFC
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Performance
87.683.3
Camera
56.965.3
Display
92.783.4
Battery
36.431.6
Build
79.680.4
Connectivity
88.284.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.865.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco X4 NFC features a Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1200 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has an IPS LCD display with a maximum brightness of 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Poco X4 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 chipset, offering slightly better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 750G in the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
- Both phones have a 108 MP main camera, but the Poco X4 lacks optical image stabilization, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The Poco X4 has a larger 5160 mAh battery with faster 67W charging, compared to the 4820 mAh battery and 33W charging of the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
- Both devices run MIUI, but the Poco X4 comes with Android 11, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro ships with Android 10.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass front and back, though the Poco X4 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco X4 NFC
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
N/A
2020, November 26
Announced
N/A
2020, November 26
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 700 nits, 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 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
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone 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
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5160 mAh
4820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5160 mAh
Li-Po 4820 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 43 min
33W wired, 100% in 58 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
207 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Mysterious Black, Forest Green, Timeless Purple, Milky Way Blue
Gray, Blue, Red/Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

