12+ 5G vs Poco X6 Neo
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco X6 Neo (supported until Mar 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).
Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Poco X6 Neo 67 — 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.
The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
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 X6 Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $155 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 108MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 161.1 × 75 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 175 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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