Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $399 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 41/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $399
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Poco F7 scores 25 points higher (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, Redmi Note 9 Pro — 28/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 325.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 25 points (66/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.