Poco M2 Pro review: Redmi Note 9 Pro with little tweaks that matter
Poco distinguished himself from Xiaomi earlier this year to create an “independent” identity. However, Poco still takes over Xiaomi’s MIUI software, distribution, service channels, and the full range of smartphones.
Just as its ideology Poco’s product range confuses me a bit, it is trying to sustain itself in an already crowded industry. The Poco M2 Pro is actually the Redmi Note 9 Pro, because there are very few tweaks here and there.
If I look at Poco’s journey, with the Poco F1, it tried to bridge the gap between mid-range and flagship smartphones by bringing the Snapdragon 800 processor to under Rs 25,000. Then came the Poco X2, one of the best smartphones in India under Rs 20,000.
Now the company is bringing the new M series to attract consumers for the powerful smartphone under the Rs 15,000 bracket, hoping that Poco fans will come to Poco F2 India.
Poco M2 Pro review
On paper, the Poco M2 Pro looks promising (if we forget the fact that it’s a Redmi Note 9 Pro) and one of the best at the price point, but how is it used in real life? I have been using the Poco M2 Pro for about 10 days and I think here about this affordable Poco phone.
Poco M2 Pro Price in India: 16,999 (6GB RAM + 128GB storage)
Poco M2 Pro Features: 6.67 inch FHD + Display | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Defense | 16MP front camera | 48MP AI Quad Rear Camera | 5000 mAh battery | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | 33W fast charging support
What is good and what is not good?
When I opened the nicely packed Poco M2 Pro box, it reminded me of the attractive dual tone pixel design. The attractive glassy back looks unique, but the fingerprints are so light that it needs to be wiped off repeatedly.
You definitely need a transparent cover that comes with the box. The Poco M2 Pro does not look like any other smartphone in the price segment, it stands out from the crowd.
The quad-size quad-camera module is slightly smaller than the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Looks nice. Like the Poco X2, it also has a fingerprint sensor and is very fast at unlocking the device.
Poco has always focused on delivering good quality products and the M2 Pro is an example of this.
The phone is well built and feels firm in the hands. It is completely in my hand and easy to use with just one hand. However, it has a huge side, which may be due to the large 5000mAh battery, which is one of the best things about the Poco M2 Pro.
The M2 Pro handles my heavy usage well and lasts more than a day for me. Icing 33W fast charging support on the cake, which is bundled. The charger can fully juice the phone in less than an hour, which is enough for me.
While the battery provides great performance, I think the Poco M2 Pro has a lot of conflict in multi-tasking. I used the M2 Pro as my primary tool for about 10 days, which means I used the phone to browse my daily activities like calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, social media. Overall the phone feels very smooth, but most apps lag behind when running in the background or when I try to do a lot of work at once.
Well, this does not mean that the Poco M2 Pro does not perform all the basic daily tasks. It will not be very fast when you try to do a lot of things on the device. The phone handles lightweight games like Subway Surfer and Temple Run 2, but it slows down a bit when it comes to Asphalt 9.
The screen is another area, I think Poco would have been better. It is dull and reflective. Inside the house, the show was good, but did not dare outside Kolkata in the sun.
Apart from the minimal improvements I like to see on the Poco M2 Pro, the camera impresses me a lot.
The phone clicks beautiful, detailed images in broad daylight. Pro Color Mode is something I really like. It is similar to Realme’s Chroma Boost. So, if you like pictures that look vibrant then you are going to enjoy this genre to the fullest..Related:- Poco M2 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Which Is the Top Phone Under Rs. 15,000?
The macro camera could have been better though. The phone clicks good shots in macro mode but misses the details. The colors, however, look great. Ultra-wide images look good overall if not too zoomed in for details.
Night mode is another area where the phone could have been better. Pictures also clicked in details and color lacking light. Most of them look grainy.
Who should buy poco M2
Overall, the Poco M2 Pro is a well packaged phone. This phone is ideal for those looking for a smartphone under Rs 15,000 (base variant), offers great performance and great battery life, captures stunning pictures in most light conditions, and looks unique. Oh, it’s also for people tired of ads.
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