Redmi 9i vs Poco M7 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", TFT IPS, 60Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5160mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.53", TFT IPS, 60Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5160mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | Satin Black, Mint Green, Ocean Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 15, 2020 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 18, 2020 | March 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹9,999 | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | Satin Black, Mint Green, Ocean Blue | ||
| Launch | September 15, 2020 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 18, 2020 | March 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Type | TFT IPS | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1640 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits | ||
| Type | TFT IPS | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1640 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
Body
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Weight | 194 grams | 205.39 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 194 grams | 205.39 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno |
Main Camera
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | |||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | Face Unlock, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | Face Unlock, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco M7 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio, Recording | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio, Recording |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
