Poco M8 vs Redmi Note 13R
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5030); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Poco M8
Redmi Note 13R
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Poco M8 scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $259 | — |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Poco M8 edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Poco M8 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.