Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $699 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $699
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 523.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.