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).

The Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 21 points (60/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $299

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco X6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Poco X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X6 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100
1524125 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -196.3%
514398 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 196.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X6 Pro
$299
Redmi Note 9S
$200

Launch price difference: $99. Redmi Note 9S was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.