Redmi and Poco, both brands under the Xiaomi umbrella, have made a mark in the budget 5G smartphone segment with their respective launches: the Redmi 13C 5G and Poco M6 Pro 5G. These devices, launched in close succession last year, offer compelling features at competitive prices, making the choice between them a challenging one. Let’s delve into a detailed comparison to help you make an informed decision.
1. Display
Starting with the display, the Redmi 13C 5G sports a 6.74-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness. It’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, ensuring durability against everyday wear and tear.
On the other hand, the Poco M6 Pro 5G features a slightly larger 6.79-inch FHD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) LCD screen with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate and 550 nits peak brightness. Since it offers a higher screen resolution compared to the Redmi 13C 5G, it delivers sharper images. The screen-to-body ratio of 91% coupled with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection makes it a robust choice as well.
2. Design and Build
The Redmi 13C 5G boasts a unique “Dynamic Star Trail Design” with a shimmering back panel that changes depending on the light. The Poco M6 Pro 5G opts for a more conventional design with a glossy finish. Both phones are built with plastic backs and come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
The Redmi 13C has a slight edge in terms of thickness, measuring 8.09mm compared to the Poco M6 Pro’s 8.17mm. However, the weight difference is negligible.
3. Performance
Under the hood, the Redmi 13C 5G is equipped with an Octa-Core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 6nm processor, which is paired with an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It offers configurations of up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card. This setup is sufficiently powerful for daily tasks and moderate gaming.
Comparatively, the Poco M6 Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, also an octa-core processor but with a slightly different configuration and an Adreno 613 GPU. The Poco device offers up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage, which is also expandable. The Snapdragon chipset built on 4nm technology, is known for its efficient performance, making the POCO M6 Pro 5G a strong contender in multitasking and casual gaming.
Both devices support additional RAM expansion. The M6 Pro 5G provides up to 6GB of virtual RAM, while the Redmi 13C 5G offers up to 8GB of virtual RAM, which may give it an advantage in multitasking and handling memory-intensive applications.
4. Camera
Both phones sport a single rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor. However, details about the secondary cameras differ. The Redmi 13C 5G doesn’t have any additional rear cameras, while the Poco M6 Pro 5G includes a 2MP depth sensor, potentially offering slightly better portrait shots with background blur.
The front cameras differ as well. The Redmi 13C 5G features a basic 5MP selfie shooter, while the Poco M6 Pro 5G boasts an 8MP front camera, which might capture slightly more detailed selfies and videos.
5. Battery and Charging
Both devices pack a substantial 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, ensuring all-day usage on a single charge with moderate use. However, it is worth noting that the Redmi 13C 5G comes with a 10W power adapter in the box, while the Poco M6 Pro 5G includes an 18W charger.
6. Software and Additional Features
Both phones run on Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top. The phones also offer a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, and dust and splash resistance. The Redmi 13C has the advantage of expandable storage of up to 1TB (separate slot), while the Poco M6 Pro features a hybrid SIM slot that can accommodate a microSD card alongside one nano SIM.
7. Price
The pricing strategy of both devices caters to the budget segment but with slight variations depending on the configuration. The Redmi 13C 5G starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB + 128GB version and goes up to Rs. 14,499 for the 8GB + 256GB version. The Poco M6 Pro 5G is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB model and Rs. 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model.
8. Conclusion
Choosing between the Redmi 13C 5G and Poco M6 Pro 5G boils down to individual preferences and priorities. If you value a larger and sharper display, better camera, and relatively better performance the Poco M6 Pro might be a better fit. However, if you’re looking for a unique design, higher RAM, and separate expandable storage, the Redmi 13C could be the more appealing option.
Ultimately, both phones offer good value for their price, providing a 5G experience with decent performance, long-lasting batteries, and features like a high refresh rate display and expandable storage.
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