A5 Pro 5G vs Poco M6 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The A5 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 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 A5 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 12 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | A5 Pro 5G | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $170 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP auxiliary | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm | 161.1 × 75 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Dec 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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