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| Global Score | |
| 79 | 78.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-04-07 | 2020-11-27 |
| 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches | 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey | Cool blue, Power black and Yellow |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 149.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 393 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset |
| Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 11.55 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 6000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is a bit better than Xiaomi Poco M3, with a overall score of 79 against 78.2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S's construction is just a little bit thinner but a bit heavier than the Xiaomi Poco M3, and both were only released with a couple months difference. Both phones we are comparing work with Android OS (Operating System), but Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has 11 version while Xiaomi Poco M3 has Android 10 version, counting with some extra features and enhanced performance.
Xiaomi Poco M3 features a display that is just as good as the display in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because although the Xiaomi Poco M3 has a little bit smaller screen and a bit lower 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, it also counts with a little more pixels per inch in the display. Xiaomi Poco M3 counts with as much storage capacity to store more apps and games as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, both have equal 64 GB internal storage and a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 512 GB.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features just a bit better processing power than Xiaomi Poco M3. They have the same RAM amount and 8 cpu cores. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features a little bit better camera than Xiaomi Poco M3, and although they both have the same aperture, a 48 megapixels camera and a 0.5 inches back camera sensor, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a much higher video quality.
Xiaomi Poco M3 counts with longer battery life than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is a better device, it is way more expensive than Xiaomi Poco M3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Poco M3. If you want to save some money, you can buy Xiaomi Poco M3, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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