Poco X6 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $299 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 39/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,524,125 vs 514,398); the Poco X6 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Poco X6 Pro is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Poco X6 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 1524125 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $299
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco X6 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Poco X6 Pro scores 21 points higher (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X6 Pro — 62/100, 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 X6 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco X6 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 1524125 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4265 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $200 |
Poco X6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X6 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X6 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 196.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Redmi Note 9S was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco X6 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 21 points (60/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X6 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X6 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X6 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X6 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.