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POCO M2 vs Redmi Note 8
Detailed specifications comparison between the Poco POCO M2 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
| Release Date | September 15, 2020 | October 16, 2019 |
| Operating System | Android 10, MIUI 12, Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5, Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Display Size | 6.53 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 |
| RAM | - | - |
| Internal Storage | - | - |
| Main Camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W wired | 18W wired |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: POCO M2 vs Redmi Note 8
- POCO M2 has the bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh on the Redmi Note 8).
- Redmi Note 8 has the higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz on the POCO M2).
- POCO M2 has the larger screen (6.53-inch vs 6.3-inch on the Redmi Note 8).
- POCO M2 has the lower reference price (140 USD vs 149 USD on the Redmi Note 8).
- POCO M2 is the newer phone, released about 11 months later.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.