Xiaomi Poco M4 5G vs Realme C55: The Ultimate Budget Showdown

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, and the Xiaomi Poco M4 5G and Realme C55 are two strong contenders. Both offer impressive features for their price point, but which one reigns supreme? This detailed comparison will help you decide which phone best suits your needs.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme C55 edges out the Poco M4 5G thanks to its significantly faster charging, brighter display, and slightly better overall performance. While the Poco M4 5G boasts a strong battery life, the Realme C55's improvements make it the more compelling choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Xiaomi Poco M4 5G	Realme C55

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	-
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2022, August 15	2023, March 07
Status	Available. Released 2022, October 07	Available. Released 2023, March 08

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)	165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)	189.5 g (6.70 oz)
	Splash resistant	-

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)	-
Resolution	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Size	6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)	6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)	IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)	Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2
OS	Android 12, MIUI 13	Android 13, Realme UI 4.0

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 2.2	-

Main Camera
Dual	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens	64 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	-	8 MP, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR, panorama
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	8 MP, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
	24-bit/192kHz audio	-

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	Yes	-
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes, 360˚ (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	FM radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	18W wired	33W wired, 50% in 29 min
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow	Sun Shower, Rainy Night, Rainforest
Models	22041219PG	RMX3710
Price	About 180 EUR	₹ 8,399
SAR	1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)	-
SAR EU	0.60 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)	-

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 121h	Endurance rating 123h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: 1630:1 (nominal)	Contrast ratio: 1264:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-28.8 LUFS (Average)	-31.8 LUFS (Below average)
Performance	AnTuTu: 336380 (v9) GeekBench: 1730 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 257263 (v9) GeekBench: 1452 (v5.1), 1413 (v6) GFXBench: 9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Xiaomi Poco M4 5G

Excellent battery life
5G connectivity
Decent performance for the price
Good contrast ratio display

Slow charging speed
Average camera performance
Display could be brighter

Realme C55

Fast charging (33W)
Bright display (659 nits)
Slightly better performance
Stylish design

Slightly lower contrast ratio than Poco M4 5G
Camera performance is average
Chipset less powerful than Poco M4 5G

Display Comparison

The Realme C55 takes the display crown. While both offer a respectable contrast ratio (1630:1 for Poco, 1264:1 for Realme), the Realme C55's measured peak brightness of 659 nits is a significant advantage, making it much easier to see in direct sunlight. The Poco M4 5G's display is perfectly adequate, but lacks the vibrancy and outdoor visibility of the Realme C55.

Camera Comparison

Camera performance is comparable between the two devices. Both offer decent image quality in good lighting conditions, but struggle in low light. Expect similar results in terms of color accuracy and dynamic range. Video recording capabilities are also similar, with both offering 1080p recording at various frame rates.

Performance

The Poco M4 5G's Dimensity 700 chipset generally offers slightly better raw performance than the Realme C55's Helio G88. However, the Realme C55's optimizations and faster charging contribute to a more fluid and responsive user experience in day-to-day tasks. Both phones handle casual gaming well, but demanding titles may require lower graphics settings.

Battery Life

The Poco M4 5G boasts an impressive endurance rating of 121 hours, slightly surpassing the Realme C55's 123 hours. However, the Realme C55's 33W fast charging capability allows it to charge to 50% in just 29 minutes, a significant advantage over the Poco M4 5G's slower 18W charging.

Buying Guide

The Xiaomi Poco M4 5G is ideal for users prioritizing long battery life and 5G connectivity on a tight budget. The Realme C55 is a better fit for those who value faster charging, a brighter screen for outdoor visibility, and a slightly more responsive experience.