If are an expert and you need the highest value for money mid-range smartphone of the moment, we are sure you would surely take into consideration at least one device from Redmi, Realme, and Huawei. These three brands actually have amazing devices in their portfolio, when it comes to affordable phones. In this “Pro” comparison, we decided to compare the specs of the latest Pro mid-rangers launched by these companies in the global market: Redmi Note 9 Pro, Honor 9X Pro, and Realme 6 Pro. Note that we are talking about the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro which is different from the one launched in India.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | Huawei Honor 9X Pro | Oppo Realme 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams | 163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 399 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 810, octa-core 2.27 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 10, Realme UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 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 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5020 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 10W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
If there is a mid-ranger with a premium design, that is the Honor 9X Pro. Just like flagships, it comes with premium materials including aluminum for the frame and glass for the rear side. Both Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro have a plastic frame and a glass back. Further, Honor 9X Pro has a high screen to body ratio and no holes thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera. It is one of the most amazing affordable phones in terms of design.
Display
The display king is the Realme 6 Pro. Despite AMOLED displays are the trending ones, all of these devices sport an IPS display. But Realme 6 Pro offers something more: a higher 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 9 Pro has the widest panel, but it has a standard refresh rate just like the Honor 9X Pro. On the other hand, Honor 9X Pro has the smallest diagonal, so it is a more compact handset than Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specs & Software
According to benchmarks, the Kirin 810 SoC found on the Honor 9X Pro is more powerful than the Snapdragon 720G found on Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro. Further, the Honor 9X Pro exists in a configuration that offers more internal storage than its two rivals: 256 GB. Honor 9X Pro has a shared micro SD slot, while Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro come with a dedicated micro SD slot. Realme 6 Pro and Note 9 Pro run Android 10 out of the box, while Honor 9X Pro is based on Android 9 Pie since it is an older device. Unlike many other last-generation phones launched by Huawei, the Honor 9X Pro has Google services installed.
Camera
Realme 6 Pro wins the camera comparison mainly because of its better secondary sensor. It sports the same 64 MP main sensor as the Redmi Note 9 Pro, but unlike the affordable phone launched by Xiaomi’s sub-brand, it has a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. There is also an ultrawide 8 MP sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. The Realme 6 Pro is superior even when it comes to front cameras: in its dual punch-hole, it has a dual selfie camera including an ultrawide sensor. The silver medal goes to the Note 9 Pro that offers a 64 MP quad-camera which can record 4K videos at 30 fps just like the Realme 6 Pro.
Battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro is the best battery phone thanks to a huge 5020 mAh battery which should allow 2 days of battery life even with intensive usage. Realme 6 Pro and Honor 9X Pro are more or less at the same level when it comes to battery life. Despite Honor 9X Pro comes with lower battery capacity, it has more efficient components than Realme 6 Pro; indeed, its SoC is built at 7 nm and its display has a standard refresh rate.
Price
We still do not know how much Redmi Note 9 Pro will cost globally, but we know that Redmi Note 9S begins at €229/$247. You can actually find the Honor 9X Pro for €249/$269 (6/256 GB), while Realme 6 Pro costs €349/$377 in its 8/128 GB configuration. While Note 9 Pro (probably) and Honor 9X Pro have a definitely higher value for money, Realme 6 Pro is the most advanced device of this comparison thanks to its better camera department and display. However, note that Note 9 Pro offers a bigger battery, while Honor 9X Pro offers very nice hardware and a premium design.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
PROs
- Great performance
- Good price
- Biggest battery
- Wide display
CONS
- Nothing particular
Huawei Honor 9X Pro
PROs
- Compact
- Premium design
- Pop-up camera
- More affordable
CONS
- Android Pie out of the box
Oppo Realme 6 Pro
PROs
- Best display with a higher refresh rate
- Best cameras
- Best hardware
- Faster charging
CONS
- Price
