PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Poco M6 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 12+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$9.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Poco M6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Poco M6 Pro 44

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Poco M6 Pro 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80Poco M6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Poco M6 Pro 22

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68Poco M6 Pro 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GPoco M6 Pro
Price (street)$215$170
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight190 g179 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2028

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