POCO X6 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
25.3Performance43.2
54.1Display56.7
44.1Camera63.6
59.3Battery72.1
65.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — POCO X68 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and performance (+18). POCO X6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X6
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- 11% lower weight: 181 g vs 204 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 59
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 522 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+20% | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,011Bottom 31% | 1,720+70%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,816Bottom 33% | 4,300+53%Top 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 43% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.79 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+11% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 W+79% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+11% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X6 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |