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Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro X Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) 12Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X
6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) vs Poco M3 Pro (128GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)17%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP46%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+27W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+405 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.39"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
Android 10vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAhvs+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Other model names小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (6GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1TPOCO M3 Pro 5G, M2103K19PG (Global), M2103K19PI (India)
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date3/1/20195/22/2021, Announced: 5/19/2021
Depth7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)75.34 x 161.81 millimeters (2.97 x 6.37 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.39" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12.5 / 13

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16/13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF
12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75μm
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue
• MIUI 10
• HDR10/DCI-P3 display
• Sapphire glass camera cover
• Quick Charge 4+
• Fast wireless charging 20W
• Colors: Power Black, Poco Yellow, Cool Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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