PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs POCO F6

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The POCO F6 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · POCO F6 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi POCO F6 $330
Buy with care$14.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70POCO F6 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P1 5G 52POCO F6 82

The POCO F6's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P1 5G 55POCO F6 67

The POCO F6 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P1 5G 80POCO F6 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26POCO F6 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P1 5G 67POCO F6 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GPOCO F6
Price (street)$165$330
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight190 g179 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilApr 2028May 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.