Xiaomi has been busy with recent launches in India. Two of these announcements include the POCO M6 Plus 5G and the Redmi 13 5G. These are entry level devices that pack some capable specs, despite their budget pricing. So how do the two compare? Let’s check it out.
POCO M6 Plus 5G vs Redmi 13 5G: Design & Display
The Chinese tech giant’s Redmi 13 5G is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 13R. Similarly, the POCO M6 Plus 6G is also a renamed version of the same smartphone model. So, there are a lot more similarities than differences, but they aren’t identical. Display is one such area with minor changes. Both models sport a 6.79-inch LCD display that offers a FHD resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 550 nits of peak brightness.
However, the Redmi 13 5G has an IPS panel with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection over the Corning Gorilla Glass panel on the POCO M6 Plus 5G. These slight variations are also reflected in the design. From the front, the POCO and Redmi phones are carbon copies of each other. Meanwhile, the rear has similar camera sensor placements, but the back panel has a dual tone finish on the POCO M6 Plus 5G. It comes in Misty Lavender, Ice Silver, and Graphite Black color options. On the Redmi 13 5G, users a single color hue in Black Diamond, Hawaiian Blue, and Moonstone Silver variants.
Specs
Looking at the specs sheet, the Chinese brand has equipped both devices with specs that are also nearly identical. Under the hood, the two phones pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE SoC that is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. A large 5,030mAh battery pack powers the Redmi 13 5G and POCO M6 Plus 5G, which supports 33W wired fast charging. Out of the box, the two phones run on the Android 14 OS based HyperOS custom skin.
For optics, users get a 108-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth lens on the rear, while the front houses a 13-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Other similar specs include an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSDXC card slot for storage expansion. Another slight difference is between the Bluetooth standard. POCO offers Bluetooth 5.0, while the Redmi model features Bluetooth 5.3.
Pricing and Verdict
Xiaomi released the Redmi 13 5G has a starting price tag of 13,999 INR (roughly 166 US Dollars) for the base 6GB + 128GB variant. Owing to the slight trims in the specs, the POCO M6 Plus 5G is more affordable with a 12,999 INR (roughly 155 US Dollars) starting price tag. The POCO phone just went on sale earlier today with a 1,000 INR instant discount, so it is a better deal at the moment.
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