Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi 8A
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 14/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Poco M6 Plus
Redmi 8A
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco M6 Plus scores 18 points higher (32/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (65/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.