Poco F7 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S

The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,300,523 vs 514,398); the Poco F7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 88
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 86
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2300523 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 220g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Poco F7 Pro scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 86/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).

Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Pro Redmi Note 9S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 2300523 514398
Geekbench Single 3041 746
Geekbench Multi 9494 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 220 g 210 g
Launch price $499 $200
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
2300523 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -347.2%
514398 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 347.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7 Pro
$499
Redmi Note 9S
$200

Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 9S was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?

The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (88/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?

The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.