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 $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.23/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 46Poco 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 $17.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 ProPoco F6 Pro
Price (street)$245$399
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2028May 2028

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