PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Poco F6 Pro

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Poco F6 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Poco F6 Pro 67 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.22/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Poco F6 Pro 80

The Poco F6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 3200x1440 (wqhd+), 120hz.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Poco F6 Pro 85

The Poco F6 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Poco F6 Pro 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12+ 5G 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Poco F6 Pro 28

The Poco F6 Pro is supported until May 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68Poco F6 Pro 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GPoco F6 Pro
Price (street)$215$399
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g209 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilMar 2028May 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.