POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Xiaomi 12
28.1Performance43.2
47.5Display47.7
44.1Camera47
58.4Battery62.5
49.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+15). POCO M6 Pro (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 136% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 730
- 114% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,010
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+18% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354Top 72% | 1,150,000+107%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,720+136%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 4,300+114%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+1% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |