POCO M8 vs Realme Narzo 90
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Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5520mAh, 45W | 7000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5520mAh, 45W | 7000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue | Victory Gold, Carbon Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 08, 2026 | December 16, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 13, 2026 | December 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹18,999 | ₹16,999 | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue | Victory Gold, Carbon Black | ||
| Launch | January 08, 2026 | December 16, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 13, 2026 | December 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹18,999 | ₹16,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO M8
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.57 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2372 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 397 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.57 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2372 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 397 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 4000 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme Narzo 90
| Weight | 178 grams | 181 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 178 grams | 181 grams | ||
| Front | - | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO M8
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 6400 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 6400 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO M8
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Monochrome | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, Face Detection, HDR, LED Flash, Slow Motion, Touch Focus | Cinematic Mode, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, Cinematic Mode | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Monochrome | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, Face Detection, HDR, LED Flash, Slow Motion, Touch Focus | Cinematic Mode, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, Cinematic Mode |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Smart Loop, Circle to Search | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Smart Loop, Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme Narzo 90
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR Photos, Screen flash | Face unlock, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 720@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, Supported, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR Photos, Screen flash | Face unlock, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 720@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, Supported, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Realme Narzo 90
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 60 W | ||
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme Narzo 90
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
