Xiaomi just left everyone surprised by unveiling a smartphone with a 108 MP Penta-camera: the Mi CC9 Pro. According to the known portal DxOMark, it is the best camera phone out there alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Yet it is a pretty affordable device since not all of its specifications are flagship-grade. That is why, while waiting for its global launch as under the Mi Note 10 moniker, we decided to compare it with other affordable high-end smartphones and flagship killers actually available. For this comparison, we chose the Realme X2 Pro and the Oppo Reno 2 since they are among the most wanted devices in the same price range.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Oppo Reno2
| Oppo Realme X2 Pro | Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro | Oppo Reno 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm, 199 g | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 grams | 160 x 74.3 x 9.5 mm, 189 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, Color OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.2 and f/2.4 | Penta 108 + 5 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7, f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.4 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge | 5260 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
Despite being an astonishing camera phone, for the Xiaomi Mi C99 Pro, the company did not focus so much on providing an innovative design. It is a very elegant and suggestive handset, but the Oppo Reno2 is undoubtedly more original and attractive. It has a notch-less display with very narrow bezels, as well as a shark fin motorized pop-up camera and amazing build quality including a Gorilla Glass 6 front side glass and a Gorilla Glass 5 rear side. Each of these devices features an optical in-display fingerprint reader.
Display
The most advanced display is on board of the Realme X2 Pro. It is one of the most affordable devices with a flagship-class screen. The Realme X2 Pro is equipped with a 6.5-inch panel boasting the support to HDR10+ technology, a full DCI P3 coverage, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. It is an amazing panel for both multimedia and gamers. With its high 600 nits peak brightness and the support to HDR, even Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has an awesome display, but it is far from the Realme X2 Pro.
Hardware/Software
Realme X2 Pro is way superior to both the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro and the Oppo Reno2 since it has a better hardware department. The processor is the best one released by Qualcomm this year: the Snapdragon 855+ running at 2.96 GHz. Both Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro feature a midrange-class Snapdragon 730G chipset. Further, the Realme X2 Pro is the only with up to 12 GB of RAM and even the only to come with a UFS 3.0 native storage (the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage is UFS 2.1). Android 9 Pie is preinstalled on each of these phones, but on the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro it is customized by the MIUI instead of the ColorOS found on the Oppo Reno2 and Realme X2 Pro.
Camera
Despite being a mid-ranger, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is one of the most awesome camera phones out there. It is equipped with a Penta-camera including a top-class 108 MP primary sensor, 5x optical zoom, an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and OIS. While it wins the comparison, Oppo Reno2 takes the second place with a 48 MP quad-camera supporting OIS. Realme X2 Pro’s camera is its weakest point: despite it has a 64 MP resolution, its primary sensor is midrange-class.
Battery
After the camera, battery life is the biggest advantage offered by the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. The battery has a huge 5260 mAh capacity and it fully charges in just 65 minutes thanks to 30W fast charging. Realme X2 Pro charges even faster: you need just 35 minutes, but its battery is smaller and the battery life is shorter. Oppo Reno2 sits in the middle but it has a slower charging technology than Realme X2 Pro.
Price
Realme X2 Pro costs €399/$442 globally, Oppo Reno2 starts from €499/$552, and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro starts from €360/$399 in China, but we still do not know how much it will cost globally. Overall, Realme X2 Pro is the most interesting device if you are looking for the best performance (and display), but Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has an infinitely better camera department and a longer battery life. Oppo Reno2 is something in between: it boasts a better design than both its rivals and a good camera, as well as a longer battery life than Realme X2 Pro, but similar performance to Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Oppo Reno2: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
PROS
- Better cameras
- Huge battery
- Good quality-price ratio
CONS
- Nothing particular
Oppo Realme X2 Pro
PROS
- Affordable
- Great display
- Best performance
- Faster charging
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Worse cameras
Oppo Reno 2
PROS
- Good cameras
- Better design
- Front-facing LED flash
- Nice build quality
CONS
- Nothing particular
