If you are looking for a mid-range device but you do not want to spend a lot of money, you should consider Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3, and Realme 7 Pro due to their amazing specifications offered at a very affordable price. It is hard to find a smartphone with so high value for money and these devices look surprising from every point of view. But which one is the best choice for your needs? It is not easy to understand it only by looking at the specs sheet of each device. That is the reason why we decided to make an in-depth comparison between the specs of Note 9 Pro, POCO X3, and Realme 7 Pro.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X3 vs Realme 7 Pro
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC | Oppo Realme 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm, 215 grams | 160.9 x 74.3 x 8.7 mm, 182 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, MIUI | 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 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 64 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5020 mAh, fast charging 30W | 5160 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, splash proof | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
With the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the POCO X3, you do not get the most beautiful design. Or at least the big protruding camera module of the POCO X3 and the square-shaped central module of the Redmi Note 9 Pro do not convince me. The Realme 7 Pro looks more beautiful with its less invasive camera module and a more compact design. On the other hand, POCO X3 and Redmi Note 9 Pro are built with better materials: the former has an aluminum frame and a plastic back, while the latter has a plastic frame and a glass back. Unfortunately, the Realme 7 Pro has a full plastic design.
Display
If you want the best display in terms of image quality, then you should go for the Realme 7 Pro without thinking twice. It has a smaller display and a standard refresh rate, but the Super AMOLED technology guarantees more brilliant colors. Further, the Realme 7 Pro has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Right after, almost at the same level, we got the POCO X3 with the HDR10 certification and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 9 Pro is disappointing: it has a Full HD+ panel, but it is an IPS display with a standard refresh rate.
Specs & Software
The most advanced hardware department belongs to the POCO X3 which is powered by a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 732G is an upgrade of the Snapdragon 730G and it is paired with 6 GB of RAM. You can get more RAM with the 7 Pro (up to 8 GB), but the chipset is weaker: we are talking about the Snapdragon 720G that is the same chipset found on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. All of these devices run Android 10 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface on top.
Camera
On the paper, the POCO X3 NFC is a better camera phone. POCO X3 NFC, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Realme 7 Pro all come with a 64 MP main sensor, but the POCO X3 NFC has a better ultrawide secondary camera. The Realme 7 Pro is actually better at shooting selfies thanks to its great 32 MP front camera. Redmi Note 9 Pro is inferior to both the devices (overall) but you should note that it has a better macro sensor than Realme 7 Pro and POCO X3 NFC. However, given that macro sensors are often useless, the ultrawide lens of the POCO X3 NFC makes more sense.
Battery
The POCO X3 NFC has the biggest battery with a 5160 mAh capacity, but not the longest battery life. Given that Redmi Note 9 Pro has a standard refresh rate instead of 120 Hz, it lasts more on a single charge with its 5020 mAh battery, unless you disable the 120 Hz refresh rate on the POCO X3 NFC. While Note 9 Pro and POCO X3 NFC are superior battery phones, Realme’s mid-ranger wins the fast charging comparison thanks to its amazing 65W fast charging technology bringing the battery from 0 to 100 percent in just 34 minutes.
Price
In the global market, you can find POCO X3 NFC and Redmi Note 9 Pro at less than €200/$235 thanks to online street prices. Realme 7 Pro will go global on October 7 and its global price is yet to be revealed. POCO X3 NFC is the best device of this comparison in terms of hardware, while Realme 7 Pro has an AMOLED display and way faster charging. Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X3 vs Realme 7 Pro: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
PROs
- Very affordable
- Big battery
- HDR10
- Wide display
CONS
- Nothing particular
POCO X3 NFC
PROs
- Great price
- Best hardware
- Good cameras
- Stereo speakers
- 120 Hz HDR10 wide display
- Huge battery
CONS
- Nothing particular
Oppo Realme 7 Pro
PROs
- Faster charging
- Great price
- AMOLED display
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Smaller display
