Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021. In terms of display resolution, Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 25, 2021. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 29, 2023. The cost of Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Poco's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's lower 4 GB RAM. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 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 M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 25, 2021 | November 29, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection |
| Features | 550nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP Mode, Timelapse, Classic Film Filters, Film Frame, Movie Frame, HDR, Google Lens, Filters, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Timelapse, Movie Frame |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 8 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |