12+ 5G vs Poco M6 Pro
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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $170 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 161.1 × 75 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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