POCO F6 vs Xiaomi 12
40.7Performance43.2
58.2Display47.7
43.4Camera47
62.8Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
10 spec wins — POCO F62 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO F6 scores 51.6 against 50.9 for Xiaomi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO F6 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F6
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 48
- 118% higher Peak brightness: 2,400 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 34% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 67 W
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,876 vs 4,300
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi+6% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+118% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,930+12%Top 37% | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,876+13%Top 39% | 4,300Top 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 82 %Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.59 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W+34% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+1% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+5% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |