PhoneLifespan

iQOO 12 vs Poco F6 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iQOO 12 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iQOO 12 66 · 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.

Vivo iQOO 12 $560
Buy with care$19.55/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.26/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
iQOO 12 90Poco F6 Pro 80

The iQOO 12's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 144hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
iQOO 12 92Poco F6 Pro 85

The iQOO 12's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iQOO 12 79Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Battery
iQOO 12 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
iQOO 12 34Poco F6 Pro 28

The iQOO 12 is supported until Nov 2028 — 6 months longer than the Poco F6 Pro.

Value
iQOO 12 66Poco F6 Pro 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 12Poco F6 Pro
Price (street)$560$399
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging120W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight199 g209 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilNov 2028May 2028

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