Poco M2 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M2 Pro leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Better display (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Poco M2 Pro scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M2 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $270 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M2 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco M2 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M2 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).