PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Poco M6 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P2 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P2 Pro 5G 68 · 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.

Realme P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$9.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Poco M6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Poco M6 Pro 44

The P2 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Poco M6 Pro 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Poco M6 Pro 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Poco M6 Pro 22

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Poco M6 Pro 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GPoco M6 Pro
Price (street)$260$170
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight180 g179 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilSep 2028Jan 2028

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