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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 70/100).