Xiaomi Poco M2
#2698
Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2967Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Poco M2
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
43.143.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.259.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Poco M2 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, plastic back, and plastic frame, weighing 198g and with identical dimensions.
- Both devices have a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, but the Poco M2 offers configurations with more RAM (up to 6GB) compared to the Redmi 9's maximum of 6GB.
- Camera specifications are also identical, with both featuring a 13 MP main sensor and similar secondary lenses, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Poco M2 has a slightly smaller 5000mAh battery compared to the Redmi 9's 5020mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Poco M2 runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10, while the Redmi 9 can be upgraded to MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M2
Xiaomi Redmi 9
General
Release Date
2020, September 08
2020, June 10
Announced
2020, September 08
2020, June 10
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brick Red, Pitch Black, Slate Blue
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes