Poco M6 vs Redmi 8A
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $120 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 40/100 vs 23/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco M6 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 193,115); the Poco M6 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Poco M6
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco M6 scores 17 points higher (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $100 |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Redmi 8A by 166.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 8A was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (42/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 leads on performance (42/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.