Compare: POCO C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 64GB

Our Opinion

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 64GB is a slightly better phone, but the POCO C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB) is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then Xiaomi Redmi 9 64GB might be a slightly better choice.

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	POCO C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB)	Xiaomi Redmi 9 64GB

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	22.4	23.8
Value for Money Score	72.2	69.9
Price	₹ 7,149 onwards	₹ 8,769 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2020	Aug, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.53 inches	6.53 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)	720x1600 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Mediatek Helio G35Ranked #68 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Mediatek Helio G35Ranked #68 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	PowerVR GE8320
RAM	3 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	microUSB	microUSB
Primary Camera	13MP + 2MP + 2MP	13MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 28mm Focal Length; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro camera, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor	13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 28mm Focal Length; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor
Secondary Camera	5MP	5MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 5.0, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Portrait selfies, Palm shutter	f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 5.0, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Portrait selfies, Palm shutter
Internal Memory	32 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9 mmThick	9 mmThick
Weight	196 gmHeavy	196 gmHeavy
Width	77.0 mmInconvenient for one-handed use	77.0 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor		Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Well-built, sturdy design - the unique dual-tone ridged pattern similar to other Poco phones at the back looks really nice The front carries a dew-drop notch with decent bezels, which works for the price The textured back surface feels grippy and doesn't attract fingerprints The Face Unlock works decently in well-lit surroundings (though it leaves you at the helm of the passcode at night) It doesn't feel too thick or heavy even though it measures around 9mm and weighs 194g Good 6.53-inch IPS HD+ display - the viewing angles and colours are pretty good, better than those of the Realme C12 and C15 The brightness is also adequate (though, it could have been better) MIUI 11 is as feature rich as ever, the overall interface on the phone is user friendly - Android 10 is running beneath all the jazz Decent entry-level performance from the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC - good for day-to-day tasks and can handle a bunch of light to medium apps at once (though, there's some noticeable stutter in the animations and opening apps at times) Decent triple rear cameras for the price - a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor The quality of photos from the main camera is decent, given enough light - shots came out looking crisp and vivid The macro camera works nicely, it produces usable photos in well-lit conditions for social media Portrait mode works fairly well, even for objects The 5MP selfie camera can produce decent selfies during the day - photos maintain good color, and exposure levels Very good battery life - easily able to go about a day and half or even longer, on a single charge The Poco C3 is a good smartphone for first-time buyers, or for those wanting a cheap secondary phone	Well-built, sturdy design - the unique matte-finish ridged pattern at the back looks really nice The front carries a dew-drop notch with decent bezels, which works for the price The textured back surface feels grippy and doesn't attract fingerprints The back has a fingerprint reader that works accurately and fast (though, the face recognition isn't very quick) It doesn't feel too thick or heavy even though it measures around 9mm and weighs 194g Good 6.53-inch IPS HD+ display - the viewing angles and colours are pretty good, better than those of the Realme C12 and C15 The brightness is also adequate (though, it could have been better) MIUI 11 is as feature rich as ever, the overall interface on the phone is user friendly - Android 10 is running beneath all the jazz Decent entry-level performance from the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC - good for day-to-day tasks and can handle a bunch of light to medium apps at once (though, there's some noticeable stutter in the animations and opening apps at times) Decent dual cameras for the price - a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor The quality of photos from the main camera is decent, given enough light - shots came out looking crisp and vivid Portrait mode works fairly well, even for objects The 5MP selfie camera can produce decent selfies during the day - photos maintain good color, and exposure levels Very good battery life - easily able to go about a day and half or even longer, on a single charge
2-minute Review [Negatives]	It packs in plenty pre-installed bloatware, the ads are still here, it isn't the perfect user experience The Redmi 9 really struggles in low light - details are generally weak when shooting at night Video quality is strictly average The phone doesn't support fast charging and an hour of charge could only fill the battery to 40-percent charge Thought if you can spend little more, there are better options available from Xiaomi and Realme	It packs in plenty pre-installed bloatware, the ads are still here, it isn't the perfect user experience The Redmi 9 really struggles in low light - details are generally weak when shooting at night Video quality is strictly average The phone doesn't support fast charging and an hour of charge could only fill the battery to 40-percent charge The Redmi 9 doesn't have any singular standout feature which it can lean on to differentiate itself and command a premium - it is easily outperformed by competition, including Xiaomi’s own Redmi 9 Prime, for just money, you end up getting a much better overall device in the 9 Prime
Expert Reviews	The Poco C3 is a decent pick in-depth Read Review » Poco C3 is a good smartphone for first-time buyers in-depth Read Review » The Poco C3 does not beat its competitors in terms of the performance on offer, but it does offer three cameras at the back and good battery life in-depth Read Review » The Poco C3 is an entry-level smartphone that gets you the basics at a low price tag in-depth Read Review » A pocket-friendly phone in-depth Read Review »	Better off with other alternatives in-depth Read Review » The Redmi 9 is easily outperformed by the competition in-depth Read Review »
User Reviews	4.3 8,398+ reviews » 4.0 23+ reviews »	4.2 475+ reviews » 4.0 3,320+ reviews »
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Unofficial specs?	N/A	N/A