Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M2 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 203,078 | 203,078 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,354 | 1,354 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Black, Blue | Blue, Green, Black, Orange, Cyan, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 83.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.85 W/kg | 0.85 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.42 W/kg | 0.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi 9 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB9919IN, M2004J19PI | M2004J19PI |
