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Xiaomi Poco M2

Xiaomi Poco M2

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Poco M2
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Performance
74.274.2
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
48.849.1

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Poco M2 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, both weighing 198g and having identical dimensions.
  • Their displays are also the same, featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Performance-wise, both are powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, but the Poco M2 offers a higher RAM option of 6GB compared to the Redmi 9 Prime's maximum of 4GB.
  • Camera specifications are identical, with both phones featuring a quad-camera setup and 8MP front cameras, capable of 1080p video recording.
  • The Poco M2 has a slightly lower battery capacity at 5000mAh compared to the Redmi 9 Prime'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 Prime operates on MIUI 11.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Poco M2
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

General

Release Date

2020, September 08
2020, August 04

Announced

2020, September 08
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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

Brick Red, Pitch Black, Slate 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