Reno 12 F 5G vs Poco M6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro

The Poco M6 Pro wins this one, taking camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.05 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 F 5G $220

Buy with care$9.00/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro $170

Buy with care$9.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Poco M6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Poco M6 Pro 44

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Poco M6 Pro 67

The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Poco M6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Poco M6 Pro 22

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Poco M6 Pro 68

Overall value goes to the Poco M6 Pro at $9.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Poco M6 Pro
Price (street)	$220	$170
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight	187 g	179 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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