POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
28.1Performance27.4
47.5Display44.8
44.1Camera42.6
58.4Battery58.4
49.3Features60
5 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M6 Pro (4G) scores 43.4 against 43.4 for Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO M6 Pro (4G) edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 44% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 900 nits
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 730
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,450 vs 2,010
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+44% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+7%Top 72% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,010+38%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 2,450+22%Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+4% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |