POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
28.1Performance32
47.5Display45.6
44.1Camera39
58.4Battery51.8
49.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M6 Pro (4G) scores 43.4 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO M6 Pro (4G) edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 52
- 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,930 vs 2,010
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+37% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354Top 72% | 784,274+41%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,020+40%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 2,930+46%Top 64% |
| 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) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g | 168 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.3 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |