Poco M2 : The Poco M2 created quite a stir when it was launched for the first time in the budget smartphone segment. At that time, there were very few phones available under ₹11,000, which had 6GB of RAM, a Full HD+ display and, a quad-camera set-up.
Fast forward to 2025, and while the phone is no longer shiny and new, you can still find it on searches and resale listings online — and for understandable reasons.
So how does the Poco M2 hold up in today’s world of constantly-updated specs and 5G phones? Let’s examine what it still brings to the table, and whether you should pick one up in 2025 — perhaps as a secondary phone, or as a solid daily driver for casual users.
Design & Build:
The Simple But Tough The Intense Fox Racing V1 may not boast the most technical helmet, or be the lightest, but nobody can deny its toughness.
The Poco M2 is relatively clean to look at, at and at first sight, there is nothing flashy about it, nor does it look cheap. A back with a textured rear panel (and two-tone shine) helps it feel more grippy and a bit more personality as well.
It’s plastic, yes, but it feels solid and well-constructed in hand.
With a 6.53-inch screen and weighing about 198g, it’s a bit bulky, but that’s to be expected when you have a big battery in there. The fingerprint scanner works at the back and is fast and accurate.
The phone also gets protection in the form of Gorilla Glass 3 in the front, which is good to see in this price bracket.
Others: Full-HD+ at This Price Was the Game-Changer
One of the big highlights of the Poco M2 around the time of its launch — and still a feature that stands out today — is its 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display. There are even some of the newer phones in the sub-₹10K price range which still ship with HD+ resolution.
The display is crisp, color looks good and brightness isn’t great but can be used indoors without problem. Outdoor visibility could be better, especially when exposed to bright sunlight, but who’s complaining.
Whether you’re consuming YouTube or reading articles, the display does look very nice.
Performance: Nails the Basics
The Poco M2 is a powered by MediaTek Helio G80 SoC which is clubbed with 6GB of RAM and comes with 64GB or 128GB internal storage.
Thus, 2025 isn’t the powerhouse age for the G80, but it is equally a strong one for doing daily tasks like calls, messaging, browsing, and social media.
The performance is good enough for the average user. Switching between apps is quite smooth, and apps remain open in memory longer when compared to most other budget phones thanks to the 6GB RAM.
You can game at medium settings on games such as Free Fire and Subway Surfers, but in no way, shape or form expect flagship-level frame rates.
Battery Life: The Phone’s Best Feature
The 5000mAh battery packed inside the Poco M2’s shell remains one of its distinguishing features. For light to moderate users, that easily translates into a full day and a half of use on one charge.
Charging is done over 18W fast charging through a USB Type-C port, a fact that’s still a bonus in the budget world. It needs around two hours to fully charge the phone — not the quickest, but fair for the price.
Camera Is Acceptable When Well-Lit
The back features a quad-camera array on the Poco M2 (13MP main, 8MP ultra wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor). In decent lighting, the main and ultra-wide quarter-pounders snap out some half-decent shots that look relatively sharp and colour-accurate for the cash.
So-so low-light performance, gimmicky macro lens, but easy-to-use camera app. You get a usable selfie camera as well, with an 8MP unit fitting the bill for social media and video calling.
Software: Not Your Average MIUI With Poco Launcher Gather round, Mi fans, because I’ve got stuff to tell you about.
The phone was first launched with MIUI 11 based on Android 10 and later got updates for Android 11. It’s no longer running the newest software, but the interface is both welcoming and packed with features. MIUI is not without ads and some bloatware, however – which may annoy some.
The phone itself remains free of significant bugs and runs smoothly for everyday use.
Pros of Poco M2
Full HD+ and Budget Friendly Display
Solid Battery Life (5000mAh)
6GB of RAM — Perfect for Multitasking
USB Type-C+18W Flash Charge
Ultra-Wide Camera Still Comes In Handy
Cons of Poco M2
No 5G Support
Aging Processor in 2025
Low-Light Camera Struggles
It’s Still Running on Ancient Android Builds
MIUI Has Ads and Bloatware
Poco M2 Final Verdict
The Poco M2 might not be the sexiest release right now, but for 2025 it’s still really good — especially as a backup phone, for students or for anyone who needs a dependable gadget without spending a bunch of money.
It hits the basics: battery life, Full HD+ display, adequate RAM, performance.
If you’re willing to forgo 5G and can tolerate somewhat out-of-date software, the Poco M2 remains a good budget option that’s not going to leave you disappointed.