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POCO M8x 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

WINNER
POCO M8x 5G

POCO

POCO M8x 5G

$170

42.4Inno Score
VS
X
32.3Inno Score
20Performance20
50.5Display44.1
29Camera29
71.3Battery40.3
62.7Features36
7 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G3 spec wins — Redmi A4 5G

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8x 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+27). Redmi A4 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 36
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi A4 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
Screen size6.9 ″6.88 ″
Panel typeLCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1640
Pixel density254 ppi260 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
Capacity7,900 mAh+53%5,160 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
Weight232 g212 g+9%
Thickness8.8 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP64IP52
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.0
USB—USB-C

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi A4 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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