PocoPhone F1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: PocoPhone F1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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PocoPhone F1PocoPhone F1International · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
PocoPhone F1
PocoPhone F1
International · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials 6.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.5Performance & Hardware 6.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 7.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
659 reviews
8.6
291 reviews

Technical specifications of the PocoPhone F1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Specs stores to buy PocoPhone F1 PocoPhone F1
International · 6GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.18" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
155.5 mm
8.8 mm 		76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 182 g 209 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 412.701
v9 		303.263
v9
Battery 4000 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM2
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand POCO Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Poco F1, Xiaomi Pocophone F1, Poco F1 M2003J6A1G

Release Date
Release date August 2018,
5 years ago 		March 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

PocoPhone F1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
PocoPhone F1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Size
75.2 mm • 155.5 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.7 mm • 165.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 182 g 209 g
Usable surface 82 % 84 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Red
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.18" 6.67"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2246 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 416 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
8.9
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
7.6
Number of reviews
659 reviews
291 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
412.701
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
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303.263
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 65% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.6
8.6
Number of reviews
659 reviews
291 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGM2
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Omnivision OV8856
Type
CMOS
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
Aperture
Unknow
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KE9
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3T1 Omnivision OV16A1Q
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
Pixel size 0.90 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/3.06"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
91
Mobile
92
Photo
90
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.8
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.3
Number of reviews
659 reviews
291 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • NavIC System

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.537 W/Kg on head
1.582 W/Kg on body 		0.720 W/Kg on head
0.980 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.660 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		0.960 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
659 reviews
291 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5020 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
659 reviews
291 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 91%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 47%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
659 reviews
291 reviews
Prices
From $ 131 --
From $ 131 --

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