Note 50s 5G vs Poco M6 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Note 50s 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · Poco M6 Pro 68 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Note 50s 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.
The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Note 50s 5G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $170 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 161.1 × 75 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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