13 5G vs Poco M6 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Poco M6 Pro (MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra).
Value Score: 13 5G 69 · Poco M6 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 5G | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $160 | $170 |
| Display | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm | 161.1 × 75 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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