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).

The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X7 Pro
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 65
Portability 59
Value for money 68
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 41
Display 42
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money 40
What makes Poco X7 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $369

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco X7 Pro: The Poco X7 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 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
Camera comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco X7 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 X7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X7 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
64/100
1874692 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 9S Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -264.4%
514398 AnTuTu

Poco X7 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 264.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X7 Pro
$369
Redmi Note 9S
$200

Launch price difference: $169. Redmi Note 9S was $169 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.