PhoneLifespan

POCO F6 vs Poco F6 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → POCO F6 (supported until May 2028); want maximum speed → Poco F6 Pro (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

Value Score: POCO F6 69 · 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.

Xiaomi POCO F6 $330
Buy with care$14.27/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.26/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
POCO F6 70Poco F6 Pro 80

The Poco F6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 3200x1440 (wqhd+), 120hz.

Performance
POCO F6 82Poco F6 Pro 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
POCO F6 67Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Battery
POCO F6 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
POCO F6 28Poco F6 Pro 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
POCO F6 69Poco F6 Pro 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPOCO F6Poco F6 Pro
Price (street)$330$399
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight179 g209 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilMay 2028May 2028

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