Xiaomi Redmi A6 vs Poco M8 Plus 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A6. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Plus 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A6 which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Poco M8 Plus 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A6
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A6 | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.92 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 13999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be March 21, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A6 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 13, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco M8 Plus 5G is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A6 has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Poco M8 Plus 5G's 6.92 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Poco's phone has display density of 372 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Xiaomi Redmi A6 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 Plus 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A6's lower 4 GB RAM. Poco M8 Plus 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A6 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. Poco M8 Plus 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A6's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A6 | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 Plus 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 21, 2026 (Expected) | August 13, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.92 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 372 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 1000nits Display Brightness | |
| Features | 700nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemeni | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |