Realme 9 Pro vs Poco M8

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Realme 9 Pro

₹15,999

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Poco M8

₹17,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 695Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Display6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera64MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front)50MP+2MP/20MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 33W5520mAh, 45W
RAM6GB6GB
Storage128GB128GB

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General

ColorsSunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight BlackCarbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue
LaunchFebruary 16, 2022January 08, 2026
AvailabilityFebruary 23, 2022January 13, 2026
Launch CountryIndiaIndia
Launch Price₹17,999₹18,999

Display

Winner:Poco M8

TypeIPS LCDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2412 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness3200 nits

Body

Winner:Poco M8

Weight195 grams178 grams
Front-Gorilla Glass 5
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
IP rating-IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, LoudspeakerStereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified)
Build QualitySGS 5-Star Drop Resistance

Processor

Winner:Realme 9 Pro

Chipset BrandQualcommQualcomm
Chipset NameSnapdragon 695Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 710

Main Camera

Winner:Poco M8

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideDepth
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesDual View, Expert, Filter, HDR, Panoramic, Slow MotionContinuous Shooting, Face Detection, HDR, Slow Motion, Touch Focus
StabilizationNo StabilizationEIS
VideoEIS

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIXiaomi HyperOS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)4 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Beauty, AI Scene recognition, AI VideoAI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme 9 Pro

Front Camera Resolution16 MP20 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesBokeh Effect Control, Face recognition, Face unlock, Filters, HdR, Night mode, panorama, Panoramic View, Portrait ModeHDR Photos, Screen flash
Video1080p@30fps, 720@30fps1080@30fps, 720@30fps

Battery

Winner:Poco M8

Capacity5000 mAh5520 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed33 W45 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.15.1
PositioningAGPS, BDS, GLONASS, GPSBDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1)
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedOptical (under display)
SensorsGyroscope, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor

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