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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs POCO X6 Pro

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42.3Inno Score
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Xiaomi

POCO X6 Pro

$299

51.9Inno Score
43.9Performance46.8
32.4Display54.1
38Camera44.1
30.7Battery58.4
89.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max9 spec wins — POCO X6 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X6 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51.9 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+22). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 49% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,400
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm

Reasons to pick the POCO X6 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 31
  • 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
  • 235% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 20 W
  • Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2778x12842712x1220
Pixel density458 ppi+3%446 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,800 nits+50%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—439,015Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—422,306Top 50%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—298,333Top 41%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—364,471Top 60%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
ChipsetApple A14 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,524,125+60%Top 24%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+49%Top 28%1,400Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+9%Top 35%4,500Top 42%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
Main camera12 MP64 MP+433%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP16 MP+33%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
Capacity3,687 mAh5,000 mAh+36%
Wired charging20 W67 W+235%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
Weight228 g186 g+18%
Thickness7.4 mm+11%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
OS at launchiOS 14Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X6 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X6 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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