Are you looking for the smartphone with the highest value for money and you do not need the most expensive flagship? Then you should learn everything about three amazing devices launched in the last period. All of them bring high performance and a well-balanced specs sheet to the market at a killer price. We are talking about Realme 6 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Poco X2: all of them launched in the Indian market and their prices are in a similar range. We believe they are absolutely among the best choice in their price ranges, and we decided to compare them in order to highlight their strong and weak points.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Realme 6 Pro | Xiaomi Poco X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams | 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 399 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP front camera |
Quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.3 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.1 + f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5020 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4500 mAh, fast charging 27W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
The most premium design is offered by the Poco X2, which comes with both a glass back and an aluminum frame. And the glass parts of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Both Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are equipped with a glass back and a plastic frame. If we only consider the front panel, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max looks more elegant since it has a single punch-hole on the display, while Realme 6 Pro has a more minimalistic back thanks to a less invasive camera module. Each of these phones is splash resistant and comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. These are my opinions and the main info about the designs. Do you prefer a better look or a better build quality?
Display
If you need the most satisfying display, you should go for the Poco X2 for a simple reason: it has a higher refresh rate. Its display goes up to 120 Hz and it even supports the HDR10 standard, unlike Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. At the second place of the ranking, we got the Realme 6 Pro with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch sampling rate. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a standard refresh rate, so nothing special. The rest of the specs of these displays are similar, including display sizes and resolution that are exactly the same for each device.
Specs & Software
On the hardware side, Poco X2 wins again. It is fueled by a more powerful processor, despite it is an older chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 730G, an octa-core chipset with high graphics performance running at a 2.2 GHz max frequency. And the most expensive configuration of the Poco X2 has more internal storage: up to 256 GB. Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are powered by an inferior Snapdragon 720G, but still great in terms of performance and gaming. The memory configurations of Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Noe 9 Pro Max are exactly the same and Android 10 is installed out of the box.
Camera
On the paper, Realme 6 Pro has a better camera setup than Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Poco X2. Unlike its rivals, it includes a 12 MP telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom. Further, it has an amazing ultrawide front camera with dual 16 + 8 MP sensors. We are not saying Realme 6 Pro is a high-end camera phone, but it looks superior to is opponents. After testing it, we will be able to give you our definitive opinion about its photo quality.
Battery
The battery award goes to Redmi Note 9 Pro equipped with a 5020 mAh battery. We believe it will last a lot more on a single charge in many scenarios. And it even comes with a faster charging technology; however, it will not charge faster until 100 percent since Realme 6 Pro has a smaller battery.
Price
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max prices begin at INR 14,999 / €180 / $202, Realme 6 Pro is available starting from INR 16,999 / $232 / €220, and Poco X2 starts from INR 16,999 as well. Poco X2 wins the comparison when it comes to build quality and performance. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max wins the battery comparison only, so we do not recommend it as the first choice for Indian buyers unless you want to save some money. Realme 6 Pro wins when it comes to camera specs.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
PROs
- Biggest battery
- Fastest charging
- Splash resisant
- Infrared port
CONS
- Inferior display
Realme 6 Pro
PROs
- Splash resistant
- Great rear cameras
- Ultrawide front camera
- Nice display
CONS
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi Poco X2
PROs
- Good 120 Hz display
- Infrared port
- Premium design
- Splash resistant
- Better hardware
CONS
- More expensive
