Realme 6 and 6 Pro finally hitten the Indian market with amazing specifications offered at very affordable prices. Realme 6 is the most affordable variant but it still brings to the market awesome performance and a display with a high refresh rate at a killer price. But is it really the device with the highest value for money in its price range or there is something more worthwhile among the handsets actually available to purchase? For this high value for money comparison, we chose to bring Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco X2 to the table. We think these are the most interesting rivals of Realme 6 and in this comparison, we will highlight the differences between their specifications.
Oppo Realme 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Realme 6 | Xiaomi Poco X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams | 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams | 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz | Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+ | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4500 mAh, fast charging 27W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
The Poco X2 is a device built with more premium materials: while Realme 6 has a plastic body and Redmi Note 8 Pro has a plastic frame with a glass back, the Poco X2 is the only to sport a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagship smartphones. And just like the Realme 6, it splash resistant. And thanks to its punch-hole display, the bezels are very narrow even though the panel is notch-less. In terms of look, I like the Realme 6 a bit more since it sports a single punch-hole display and a more minimalistic design, but Poco X2 is more convincing due to its more premium materials.
Display
Unfortunately, none of these devices comes with an AMOLED display. But the Poco X2 is one of the most affordable smartphones to offer a high 120 Hz refresh rate, while Realme 6 has a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate. While AMOLED displays often deliver more brilliant colors, displays with a high refresh rate offer a smoother viewing experience, so they are still very nice. Poco X2 wins the display comparison since it comes not only with the highest refresh rate, but it is also HDR10-compliant, and it has a wider display diagonal. Redmi Note 8 Pro has a standard refresh rate and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanners of Realme 6 and Poco X2 are side-mounted.
Specs & Software
Both Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme 6 are fueled by the Helio G90T chipset and they offer UFS 2.1 internal storage. While Redmi Note 8 Pro goes up to 256 GB, Realme 6 stops at 128 GB. Poco X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is slightly less powerful, but it is built with a better production process and it provides a lower energy consumption. These devices run Android 10 out of the box with a custom user interface. Realme 6 has a dedicated micro SD slot, which means you can use both dual SIM and micro SD at the same time. Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco X2 have a hybrid micro SD slot, but on the other hand, they sport an IR sensor, unlike Realme 6.
Camera
Camera departments are more or less at the same level: in each case, you get a main 64 MP sensor: the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1, which is a midrange-class sensor. The sensor is paired with an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a dedicated macro camera and a depth sensor. You can find this setup on a lot of midrange phones. The main difference regards the front cameras: Poco X2 is the only with a dual front snapper including a depth sensor.
Battery
Poco X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a slightly bigger battery than Realme 6: 4500 mAh vs 4300 mAh. Theoretically, Poco X2 should be able to offer a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios, since it has a more efficient chipset built at 8 nm. But according to the first tests of the Poco X2, Redmi Note 8 Pro often provides a longer battery life, probably due to its lower refresh rate.
Price
Realme 6 is priced Rs. 12,999 / €155 / $175 in India, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from Rs. 14,299 / €171 / $192, and Poco X2 costs Rs. 17,999 / €215 / $242 in its base variant. The specifications offered by these devices are very close and it is very hard to pick a winner for everyone. I would personally go for the Poco X2 due to its more premium design, more efficient chipset, and a higher refresh rate. But Realme 6 offers a higher value for money and the few differences highlighted would not convince me to spend more for the Poco X2. What would your choice be?
Oppo Realme 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
PROs
- High performance
- Affordable
- Big battery
- Liquid cooling
CONS
- Inferior display
Realme 6
PROs
- Great design
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Splash resistant
- High refresh rate and touch sampling rate
- Good performance
- Faster charging
CONS
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi Poco X2
PROs
- 120 Hz display
- Dual front camera
- Big battery
- Premium design
- Splash resistant
CONS
- Nothing particular
