Poco M8 vs Redmi 13
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra; launch prices were $209 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Poco M8
Redmi 13
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $209
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi 13, the Poco M8 scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 70/100, Redmi 13 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (79/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $170 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 13
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 13
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $39. Redmi 13 was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (55/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi 13?
The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Redmi 13 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi 13?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 13 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Redmi 13?
The Redmi 13 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Redmi 13?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi 13?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.