Realme X3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme X3 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Realme X3
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 196g vs 202g
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Realme X3 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G edges out the Realme X3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.