Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M2, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 203,078
- against 167,395
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.1 mm
- Max. download speed
- 600 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G80 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| 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 Best value | 167,395 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 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 (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Black, Blue | Blue, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 161.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % Best value | 80.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 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 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| 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 Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.85 W/kg Best value | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.42 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M2 | Redmi Note 8T |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB9919IN, M2004J19PI | M1908C3XG |
