12 4G vs Poco M6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro

The Poco M6 Pro wins this one, taking camera and performance decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $9.04 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro $170

Buy with care$9.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Poco M6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Poco M6 Pro 44

The Poco M6 Pro's MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Poco M6 Pro 67

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

Battery

12 4G 80Poco M6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Poco M6 Pro 22

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value

12 4G 63Poco M6 Pro 68

Overall value goes to the Poco M6 Pro at $9.04 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Poco M6 Pro
Price (street)	$175	$170
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight	187 g	179 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

12 4G full verdict →Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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