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).

The Poco M6 is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Performance 42
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money 62
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M6 and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M6 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
40/100
513809 AnTuTu
Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -166.1%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco M6 leads Redmi 8A by 166.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6
$120
Redmi 8A
$100

Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 8A was $20 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.