POCO X2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO X2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO X2POCO X2India · 6GB · 64GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO X2
POCO X2
India · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.5Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.2Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.4Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 6.1 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.9 Battery 7.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
5 reviews
8.5
146 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO X2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Specs stores to buy POCO X2 POCO X2
India · 6GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.67" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.6 mm
165.3 mm
8.8 mm 		76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 208 g 209 g
Micro SnapD. 730G
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 279.521
v8 		324.596
v9
Battery 4500 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 3 4 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.48
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand POCO Xiaomi
Aliases M1912G7BI, Pocophone X2, MZB8745IN, Xiaomi Poco X2 M2003J6B2G

Release Date
Release date February 2020,
4 years ago 		March 2020,
4 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market India Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO X2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
POCO X2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Size
76.6 mm • 165.3 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 208 g 209 g
Usable surface 84 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, P2i Nano coating Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Red

Violet
White

Gray

Green

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

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 420 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 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?
7.8
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
8.8
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
7.6
Number of reviews
5 reviews
146 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
279.521
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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324.596
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 66% 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, on the side Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
10
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
8.5
Number of reviews
5 reviews
146 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX686 Exmor RS Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.89 ƒ/ 1.89
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC8034
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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 S5K3T2 Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.48
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.4" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
10
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
10
7.4
Quality of selfies
9.8
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
10
8.2
Number of reviews
5 reviews
146 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • 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.

 -- 0.662 W/Kg on head
1.021 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.080 W/Kg on head
0.620 W/Kg on body 		0.870 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.7
8.5
Quality of the GPS
10
8.6
And the WiFi?
10
8.8
Number of reviews
5 reviews
146 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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5020 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
27.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
146 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 25%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 59%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
146 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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