Xiaomi Poco M2 Reloaded
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
#2428Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M2 Reloaded
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Performance
74.174.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
69.969.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
88.488.4
Connectivity
54.554.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.949.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M2 Reloaded and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back and frame, both weighing 198g and having identical dimensions.
- Their displays are also the same, with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring a quad-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and an 8 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Poco M2 Reloaded has a slightly smaller battery capacity at 5000mAh compared to the Redmi 9 Prime's 5020mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software experience differs slightly, with the Poco running MIUI 12 based on Android 10, while the Redmi operates on MIUI 11, also based on Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M2 Reloaded
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
General
Release Date
2021, April 21
2020, August 04
Announced
2021, April 21
2020, August 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
198 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Pitch Black (Greyish Black), Slate Blue (Mostly Blue)
Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass