Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 23290 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23290.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Poco's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 | F5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 20, 2020 | May 09, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 181 g |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 88.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6/6E | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 725 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging | |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |