Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9949 | Rs. 8799 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 03, 2025. The cost of Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9949. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8799.
Display comparison
Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Poco's phone has only 255 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%.
Memory comparison
Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M7 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0KE0IN | Redmi Note 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.85 W/kg (Head) 0.76 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 03, 2025 | October 16, 2019 |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 205.39 g | 191 g |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Satin Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 255 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | 600nits Display Brightness | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78/n2/n48, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of OS Upgrades and 4 Years of Security Updates, Antutu Score: 450k+ | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.96", PDAF | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 12 hours | |