If you are looking for a Xiaomi phone close to 200 euros, the two options currently are POCO X3 NFC (specifications) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (specifications). Depending on the seller, both options vary between 190 euros and 220 euros. Externally, the two models are very afín, inside we find the biggest differences.
If you want the abbreviated version, the two are very afín. The POCO X3 has better components (screen, camera and processor) but has an inferior plastic finish compared to the glass-backed Redmi Note 9 Pro. The differences aren’t huge and both are very good buying options. The price of the POCO X3 could be a bit higher since it was released later.
body and screen
There is a Screen 6.67 inches, one of the largest that we will find in a single-screen phone today. They weigh around 200 grams, while the Poco X3 is slightly heavier (only 6 grams). The two They have Corning Gorilla Glass 5. In terms of finishes, the Poco X3 has an aluminum body and a plastic back, while the Redmi Note 9 has a plastic body and a glass back (also protected by Gorilla Glass 5).
The secret of The screen has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FullHD+ according to Xiaomi’s nomenclature), which gives us a pixel density per inch of 395. To give you an iniciativa it’s 20% larger than the iPhone’s Retina display which guarantees that we do not see any pixels during use.
One of the small differences between the two screens is the POCO X3’s HDR10 support, which ensures that the games, series and other vídeos that we like look much better. HDR is a estándar that allows photos and vídeos to darken or lighten different parts of the screen. We notice that the shadow parts are much less luminous than the reflections (like sunlight). Netflix added HDR to their offerings over 3 years ago.
The other difference between the POCO X3 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro is that the screen of the POCO X3 has a refresh rate of 120 Hz (in Andro4all we have already explained what the refresh rate means and why it is important).
If you use your mobile phone to play games, the differences between the POCO X3 and the Redmi Note 9 make the POCO X3 cómputo consejo clear. If you don’t use it for playback but instead consume vídeos with Netflix, YouTube, Prime Vídeo or Disney+, HDR10 is an interesting addition. If you don’t play games or use your phone to watch vídeos, both options are equally good.
connectivity
In terms of connectivity (the ability of our mobile phone to connect to other devices and different networks), both terminals are very equal. Both support 2G, 3G and 4G networks. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 5G version, but it’s not currently available in Spain and its price is much higher than the models we’re comparing. Both connect to dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks, so they work perfectly with all carrier home enrutadores.
Both have connectivity to various satellite networks for geolocation. Both support A-GPS, GLONASS and Beidou. In addition, the Redmi Note 9 Pro supports Galileo (the European Union satellite network) which perro improve our location, but we will not have any problems with the networks supported by the Poco X3 either.
The Poco X3 has Bluetooth 5.1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has Bluetooth 5.0. The main difference between 5.1 and 5.0 is that with version 5.1 we will be able to detect the location of the devices to which we are connected.
Both support Radio FM.
processor and memory
The POCO X3 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor and the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a Snapdragon 720G. In terms of performance, both are very afín. You have a total of 8 cores: 2 high-performance cores with 2.3 GHz and another 6 with lower consumption and 1.8 GHz performance. And both also have the same Adreno 618 graphics. But the cores of the POCO X3 are slightly higher despite the same performance.
We will have the POCO X3 with two storage and storage options: 64 GB and 6 gigas de memoria or 128 GB and 6 gigas de memoria. We will have the Redmi Note 9 Pro in 64GB with 6gigas de memoria, 128GB with 6gigas de memoria or 128GB with 8gigas de memoria. The basic 64 option should be enough for most users except those who want it for the most demanding games.
cameras
In the photographic part, both options are still very afín. The rear cameras contain a 64 Mpx sensor. On the POCO X3, the wide angle is slightly higher at 13 Mpx, on the Redmi Note 9 Pro it is 8 Mpx. The Mr. Macro is 2 Mpx in the POCO X3 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro is 5 Mpx and the depth sensor is both Mpx. The POCO X3 flash is dual color (warm and cold) that allows us to take photos with better colors in the dark.
The front camera (or autofoto) of the POCO X3 is better at 20 Mpx, but the 16 Mpx of the Redmi Note 9 Pro also gives very good results.
When it comes to vídeo recording, both record 4K at 30 fps and FullHD at up to 120 fps. Both have support for HDR recording and image stabilization vía the gyroscope.
battery
The battery is POCO X3 has a capacity of 5160miliamperio-hora and the Redmi Note 9 Pro with 5020miliamperio-hora. Almost the same in both cases. As for the charging system, both ports use USB C 2.0 and feature fast charging. The fast charge of the POCO X3 is 33W (according to the manufacturer) You cánido charge the phone to 62% in 30 minutes and 100% in just over an hour (65 minutes). The Redmi Note 9 has 30W fast charging, but the manufacturer doesn’t specify how long it takes to fully charge.
Be that as it may, it’s not differences that make us opt for either model.
operating system
Both have the MIUI 12 update with Android 11. In summary: MIUI 12 updated Xiaomi’s design with new animations and a new aplicación drawer, it also included a new dark mode and a great battery saver mode. In Andro4all we keep you informed of all the news related to MIUI 12.
Conclusions
This comparison is complicated because the two options are very afín. The price could be a bit higher for the POCO X3 NFC, but with a more modern processor, a slightly better camera and a screen with HDR10 support, it might be the best choice. But if you want to keep your budget as low as possible and don’t appreciate the advantages of the POCO X3, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is also a very good choice and also offers very good workmanship with the glass back. .
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