PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs POCO X6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro

The POCO X6 Pro wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $13.31 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 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 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro $250
Buy with care$13.31/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro 70POCO X6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 Pro 46POCO X6 Pro 73

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

Camera
12 Pro 79POCO X6 Pro 67

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

Battery
12 Pro 80POCO X6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 Pro 23POCO X6 Pro 22

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12 Pro 63POCO X6 Pro 68

Overall value goes to the POCO X6 Pro at $13.31 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 ProPOCO X6 Pro
Price (street)$245$250
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.67-inch CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, 480Hz touch sampling
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide64MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm160.45 × 74.34 × 8.25 mm
Weight190 g186 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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