POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
28.1Performance43.2
47.5Display56.7
44.1Camera63.6
58.4Battery72.1
49.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)10 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and features (+16). 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
- 12% lower weight: 179 g vs 204 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits+15% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 W+79% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+12% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |