PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs POCO X6 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12+ 5G (supported until Mar 2028); want maximum speed → POCO X6 Pro (MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro $250
Buy with care$13.30/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70POCO X6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52POCO X6 Pro 73

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

Camera
12+ 5G 67POCO X6 Pro 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80POCO X6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24POCO X6 Pro 22

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68POCO X6 Pro 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GPOCO X6 Pro
Price (street)$215$250
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, 480Hz touch sampling
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8300-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 (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm160.45 × 74.34 × 8.25 mm
Weight190 g186 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2028

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