Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22490 | Rs. 13951 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22490. The launch Date of the second phone is December 06, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 13951.
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.7%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.625: 9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M8 | Redmi 13C |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | December 06, 2023 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 78 x 168 x 8.09 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Stardust Black, Starshine Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.625: 9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 83.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 2100nits | 450 nits (typ), 600 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | 2.4GHz, 5GHz |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Aensor, Ambient Light |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Available in Other Countries Except India | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X, eMMC 5.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 28mm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |