12 4G vs POCO X6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro

The POCO X6 Pro wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $13.30 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · POCO X6 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 X6 Pro $250

Buy with care$13.30/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70POCO X6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36POCO X6 Pro 73

The POCO X6 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55POCO X6 Pro 67

The POCO X6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80POCO X6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29POCO X6 Pro 22

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the POCO X6 Pro.

Value

12 4G 63POCO X6 Pro 68

Overall value goes to the POCO X6 Pro at $13.30 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	POCO X6 Pro
Price (street)	$175	$250
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, 480Hz touch sampling
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 8300-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 (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	160.45 × 74.34 × 8.25 mm
Weight	187 g	186 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

12 4G full verdict →POCO X6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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