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POCO C3 vs Redmi 9
Detailed specifications comparison between the Poco POCO C3 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
| Release Date | October 16, 2020 | June 2020 |
| Operating System | Android 10, MIUI 12, Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13, Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Display Size | 6.43 inches | 6.53 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| RAM | - | - |
| Internal Storage | - | - |
| Main Camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide) |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 10W wired | 18W wired |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: POCO C3 vs Redmi 9
- Redmi 9 has the faster wired charging (18W vs 10W on the POCO C3).
- Redmi 9 has the higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz on the POCO C3).
- Redmi 9 has the larger screen (6.53-inch vs 6.43-inch on the POCO C3).
- POCO C3 has the lower reference price (90 USD vs 115 USD on the Redmi 9).
- POCO C3 is the newer phone, released about 5 months later.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.