Poco X7 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $369 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,874,692 vs 514,398); the Poco X7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Poco X7 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Poco X7 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 1874692 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $369
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Poco X7 Pro scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X7 Pro — 68/100, 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 X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco X7 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 1874692 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1579 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6100 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $369 | $200 |
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X7 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 264.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $169. Redmi Note 9S was $169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (59/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X7 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.