Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi A5
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP.
Poco M6 Plus
Redmi A5
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- 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: 196g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi A5, the Poco M6 Plus scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 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 A5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $90 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 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 A5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi A5?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi A5?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.