POCO M2

Xiaomi Poco M2 is an affordable variant of the Poco M2 Pro and flaunts some of the same features as its upgraded variant. The entry-level smartphone flaunts a 6.53-inches IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The phone comes with a Waterdrop display instead of the Punch hole design, as seen in M2 Pro. The other specifications include a Quad camera setup (13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP), a 8MP selfie camera, MediaTek Helio G80 processor. The handset ships with a decent internal memory of 64GB. Also, there is an option for expandable memory of up to 512GB via a microSD card. The device comes with a commendable battery capacity of 5000mAh for longer endurance. The latest Poco phones you may like are the POCO X3 NFC, the POCO M3, and the POCO X3.

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₹9400.00

64 GB

64 GB 128 GB

Processor : MediaTek Helio G80
RAM : 6 GB
Storage : 64 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Quad (13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP)
Display : IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

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POCO M2: Pros & Cons

8.4
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • 13MP quad-camera setup
  • Gorilla Glass 3 protection and water repellent coating
  • MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core processor
  • Bad Stuff
  • A bit heavy, weighing 198 grams
  • Modera low-light camera performance
Verdict
The Xiaomi Poco M2 is just a redesigned version of the Redmi 9 Prime. It does pack some exciting features such as an AI quad-camera setup, a large 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It does not feature NFC for the transfer of data. But overall, the pros outweigh the cons of this phone.

POCO M2 Details

Design and Display
The Poco M2 brings a 6.53-inches IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The vibrant pixel density of 395 pixels per inch (ppi) offers an excellent cinematic experience. Also, the bezel-less display houses a Waterdrop notch for selfie camera. The phone houses a rear fingerprint scanner for a secure biometric unlock mechanism.
Camera and Security
The Xiaomi Poco M2 packs an impressive Quad camera configuration on the rear having a  13MP primary sensor. It is followed by an 8MP ultra-wide angle-camera, a 5MP Micro camera and a 2MP portrait camera. The device also packs a single 8MP selfie camera on the front to capture wonderful selfies. Besides the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, there is also a face unlock feature to unlock the screen using your face. 
Storage and Performance
The phone ships with 64GB as the base amount of internal storage. If it does not suffice, the users can use the expandable memory option of up to 512GB through a microSD card. The performance of the Poco M2 is driven by the MediaTek Helio G80 processor, which is paired with upto 6GB of RAM. It packs Mali-G52 MC2 for graphical performance. 
Battery and Connectivity
Fueling the Xiaomi Poco M2 is a large battery of 5000mAh capacity, where you can do more and stop worrying about battery drain. Further, the phone comes with support for fast charging technology. Among the network and connectivity options, users get 4G VoLTE support, Bluetooth v5.0, Mobile Hotspot, USB Type-C, A-GPS, Infrared, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

POCO M2 Specifications

Summary

Launch Date September 8, 2020 (Official)
Processor Chipset MediaTek Helio G80
RAM 6 GB
Rear Camera Quad (13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory 64 GB
Screen Size 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh

Performance

Chipset MediaTek Helio G80
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit
Fabrication 12 nm
RAM 6 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Graphics Mali-G52 MC2

Design

Build Plastic back panel
Height 6.43 inches (163.3 mm)
Width 3.03 inches (77 mm)
Thickness 0.36 inches (9.1 mm)
Weight 198 grams
Colors Pitch Black, Slate Blue, Brick Red
Water Resistant Yes, Splash proof
Ruggedness Water proof
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9
Display Type IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
Size 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Pixel Density 395 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness 400 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 83.06 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Quad
Rear camera (Primary) 13 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture28 mm focal length 3.1" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera (Tertiary) 5 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture1.75µm pixel size
Rear camera (Quaternary) 2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture1.75µm pixel size
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 8 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.0 aperture27 mm focal length4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Flash LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution (Front) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Standby Time Up to 624 Hours (2G)
Fast Charging Yes, 18W

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
Memory type eMMC 5.1
Storage available for user 48 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI MIUI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset No
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompass
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