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Poco M2
Overview
The Poco M2 is the smaller variant of the M2 Pro launched earlier, but it is also the rebranded Redmi 9 for the Indian Market. It comes with same Mediatek Helio G80 CPU, but offers a larger 6GB of RAM. The display is a 6.53-inch with FHD+ resolution, using IPS panel and a dew-drop notch above the screen.
As for the CPU, the said Helio G80 is a octa-core 12nm Cortex-A75 process clocked at 2.0GHz, along with Mali-G52 GPU. It is available in bot 64 and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via SD card.
On the camera department, the Poco M2 comes with four camera modules at the back. The main sensor is a 13-megapixel unit featuring PDAF and F/1.8 aperture, pegged with 8-megapixel wide lens, 5-megapixel macro snapper and a fourth 2-megapixel depth lens.
The M2 also come with a rear placed fingerprint scanner, has space for dual Nano-SIM with 4G LTE network and run on Google Android 10 with MIUI v12 out of the box. It is available in Slate Blue, Brick Red and Pitch Black colors, while a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging seats on the inside.
Full Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries |
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| Status | Released and Available |
BODY
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Build Build refers to the built quality of the device | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3) |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. |
Android 10 - MIUI v11 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 6 GB |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes, up to 512GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Quadruple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 13 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode 5-element lens |
| Video Resolution | 1080@30fps, 720p@30fps, |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture |
| Camera Features |
FaceID, HDR, 6-level AI face Beauty |
| Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Sound Enhancements | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging | 18W battery charging |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 38 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 580 hours |
| Music Play | Up to 32 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
| Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box | Charging Brick / USB cable |
