Xiaomi launched another mid-ranger in the Indian market. It came under the POCO brand and its name is POCO M2 Pro. It is the first POCO mid-ranger after the POCO X2. The handset comes with very similar specifications to the Indian version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, but it is not exactly the same device and it has slight differences compared to its older sibling. Are its specifications enough to make it a best-selling device of 2020 or there is something better in the market? In order to establish this, we decided to compare it with two of the best value for money released recently: Motorola One Fusion+ and Realme 6 Pro.
Xiaomi POCO M2 Pro vs Motorola One Fusion+ vs Realme 6 Pro
| Motorola One Fusion+ | Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro | Realme 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.9 x 76.4 x 9.6 mm, 210 grams | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 396 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 399 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10 | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.3 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.1 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 15W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
Before talking about the look of these handsets, I think it is worth talking about their materials. While POCO M2 Pro and Realme 6 Pro are equipped with a glass back, the Motorola One Fusion+ has a full plastic design. That is why we would not recommend the Motorola One Fusion+ if we had to choose the most beautiful handset. The Realme 6 Pro has a dual punch-hole instead of a single punch-hole like the POCO M2 Pro, but we recommend it because it has a very attractive design and it is more compact than the POCO M2 Pro. On the other hand, POCO M2 Pro has the P2i certification against water (unlike the Realme 6 Pro).
Display
With the POCO M2 Pro and the Motorola One Fusion+ you get an HDR10 display with great image quality, but still an average IPS panel. With the Realme 6 Pro, you do not get HDR, but it sports a 90 Hz refresh rate. And we believe having 90 Hz on an IPS display of an affordable phone is way more advantageous than having just HDR. I would personally go for the Realme 6 Pro in order to have a smoother viewing experience with my phone.
Specs & Software
If you grab a unit of the POCO M2 Pro or the Realme 6 Pro, you get an octa-core Snapdragon 720G, while if you go for the Motorola One Fusion+, you can get a Snapdragon 730G. Despite the Snapdragon 720G is a newer chipset, the Snapdragon 730G is actually slightly more powerful. However, we still think it is the case to give the award to the Realme 6 Pro because it has a configuration with more RAM than Motorola One Fusion+ (8 GB vs 6 GB), as well as a dedicated micro SD slot. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box, but Motorola One Fusion+ offers a nearly-stock Android experience, while Realme 6 Pro and POCO M2 Pro are highly customized.
Camera
On the camera side, Realme 6 Pro takes the crown, at least on the paper. The Realme 6 Pro is the only one with a telephoto lens and a 2x optical zoom. The main sensor of its quad camera is the same as the Motorola One Fusion+, but the latter lacks a telephoto sensor: instead of it, it packs a classic depth sensor. Realme 6 Pro also packs a more interesting front camera department composed of an ultrawide dual front camera. Motorola One Fusion+ comes right after the Realme 6 Pro, while POCO M2 Pro is the loser here.
Battery
When it comes to battery life, it is a hard fight between POCO M2 Pro and Motorola One Fusion+. They have the same battery capacity and similar components; it is still too early to give a verdict as the POCO M2 Pro has just been announced and only thorough tests will give us the answer.
Price
POCO M2 Pro has an Rs. 13,999 starting price in India, the Motorola One Fusion+ is priced Rs. 16,999, and Realme 6 Pro costs Rs. 18,999. The winner of this comparison is the Realme 6 Pro with its 90 Hz display and better cameras, but only if you do not care about having the longest battery life. Otherwise, Motorola One Fusion+ looks better.
Xiaomi POCO M2 Pro vs Motorola One Fusion+ vs Realme 6 Pro: PROs and CONS
Motorola One Fusion+
PROs
- Full screen display
- Huge battery
- More compact
- HDR10
- Stock Android experience
CONS
- Plastic body
Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro
PROs
- Huge battery
- HDR10
- IR blaster
- Glass back
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Realme 6 Pro
PROs
- Faster charging
- Great rear cameras
- Ultrawide front camera
- 90 Hz display
- Glass back
CONS
- Smaller battery
