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

