PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ vs Poco F6 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points 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 Pro+ 63 · 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 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.35/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.11/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Poco F6 Pro 80

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

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Poco F6 Pro 85

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

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Poco F6 Pro 67

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 Pro+ 23Poco F6 Pro 28

The Poco F6 Pro is supported until May 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Poco F6 Pro 67

Overall value goes to the Poco F6 Pro at $17.11 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Poco F6 Pro
Price (street)$300$399
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2028May 2028

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